ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35806

Part of Huntsville, AL

Pop. 29,161·Madison County·66th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,326/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$606

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ZIP 35806 · $1,326

More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,200

1 BR

$1,330

2 BR

$1,530

3 BR

$1,970

4 BR+

$2,460

Research median

$1,530/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 35806 is 4% below its high of $1,381 in March 2023, at $1,326 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35806 changed +4.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($86,768) is $2,169 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,970); a 4-bedroom is $2,460.

Rank in Huntsville

4th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Huntsville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35816, 3 miles away, rents for 28% less ($951/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35806. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,912/yr

At $1,326/mo median

Location

CityHuntsville

StateAL

CountyMadison County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35806 (Huntsville, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,161

Median income

$86,768

Median age

32.6

Renters

54.2%

Age distribution

17.4%

36.9%

23.7%

Under 1817.4%

18–3436.9%

35–5423.7%

55–6410.5%

65+11.4%

Gender

51.2%

48.8%

Male51.2%

Female48.8%

Race & ethnicity

58.1%

31%

White58.1%

Black31%

Hispanic4.7%

Asian3.8%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

24.8%

60.6%

No HS diploma2.6%

HS diploma11.9%

Some college24.8%

Bachelor's+60.6%

Housing tenure

45.8%

54.2%

Owner45.8%

Renter54.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 35806 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,320 → $1,326

up 0.5%

Income

$66,702 → $86,768

up 30.1%

Population

26,199 → 29,161

up 11.3%

Renter share

52.6% → 54.2%

+1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

57.5% → 60.6%

+3.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 35806 in Huntsville, AL stood at $1,320 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,326, reflecting a 0.5% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $86,768 today, compared with $66,702 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 11.3% since 2021, moving from about 26,199 residents to roughly 29,161. Renters now make up 54.2% of households, compared with 52.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 60.6% of adults here, versus 57.5% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35806 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,326/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($86,768/yr), ZIP 35806 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35806?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,326/mo in ZIP 35806. The local median household income is $86,768/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35806?

Rent in ZIP 35806 has risen 4.4% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 4% below its high of $1,381 in March 2023.

How does ZIP 35806 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35806 is in the middle among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #66 of 116 at $1,326/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35806 changed +4.4%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.