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ZIP 35806

Pop. 29,161·Madison County·78th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,292/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$673
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 35806 · $1,292
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,504/yr
At $1,292/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -0.3% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $86,768 today, compared with $66,702 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35806 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,292/mo as of July 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 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35806?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35806 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,292. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35806 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35806's median rent of $1,292/mo is $673 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35806 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35806 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #78 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,292/mo.

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 $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,292/mo in ZIP 35806. The local median household income is $86,768/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35806?

Rent in ZIP 35806 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35806 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35806 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,292/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($86,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35806 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35806 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.2% of ZIP 35806 households are renters, while 45.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35806 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35806 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35806 is more affordable than Huntsville overall. At $1,292/mo, it's $30 below the Huntsville citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35806 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35806 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,292/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 35806's median household income ($86,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35806 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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