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ZIP 35805

Pop. 20,856·Madison County·94th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,190/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
-$775
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ZIP 35805 · $1,190
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,280/yr
At $1,190/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35805 (Huntsville, AL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,856
Median income
$35,385
Median age
33.3
Renters
59.4%
Age distribution
20.7%
30.9%
24.1%
12.4%
Under 1820.7%
18–3430.9%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.9%
65+12.4%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
47.3%
27.2%
24.4%
White47.3%
Black27.2%
Hispanic24.4%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
20.4%
27.3%
29.8%
22.5%
No HS diploma20.4%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
40.6%
59.4%
Owner40.6%
Renter59.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35805 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$28,232 → $35,385
up 25.3%
Population
20,033 → 20,856
up 4.1%
Renter share
68.5% → 59.4%
-9.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 22.5%
+4.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $28,232 to $35,385 across the same window, up 25.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,033 to 20,856 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% change. About 59.4% of households rent today, against 68.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.5% to 22.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35805 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,190/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($35,385/yr), ZIP 35805 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35805?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35805 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,190. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35805 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35805's median rent of $1,190/mo is $775 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35805 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35805 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #94 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,190/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35805?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,190/mo in ZIP 35805. The local median household income is $35,385/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35805?

Rent in ZIP 35805 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35805 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35805 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,190/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($35,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35805 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35805 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.4% of ZIP 35805 households are renters, while 40.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35805 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35805 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35805 is more affordable than Huntsville overall. At $1,190/mo, it's $132 below the Huntsville citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35805 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35805 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,190/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 35805's median household income ($35,385/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35805 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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