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ZIP 35810

Pop. 32,843·Madison County·56th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,431/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$531
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ZIP 35810 · $1,431
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,250/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,172/yr
At $1,431/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35810 (Huntsville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,843
Median income
$51,233
Median age
37.7
Renters
36.6%
Age distribution
22.6%
24.8%
21.2%
12.9%
18.5%
Under 1822.6%
18–3424.8%
35–5421.2%
55–6412.9%
65+18.5%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
19.4%
69.6%
White19.4%
Black69.6%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
14.3%
27.1%
36%
22.6%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma27.1%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+22.6%
Housing tenure
63.4%
36.6%
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35810 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$986 → $1,431
up 45.1%
Income
$40,395 → $51,233
up 26.8%
Population
31,735 → 32,843
up 3.5%
Renter share
34.8% → 36.6%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 22.6%
-0.2 pts
Median age
37.2 → 37.7
+0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 35810 in Huntsville, AL has increased from $986 to $1,431, a 45.1% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $51,233 today, compared with $40,395 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 31,735 residents to roughly 32,843. Renters now make up 36.6% of households, compared with 34.8% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 35810 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,431/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($51,233/yr), ZIP 35810 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35810?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35810 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,431. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35810 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35810's median rent of $1,431/mo is $531 (27%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 35810 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35810 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #56 out of 119 ZIPs at $1,431/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35810?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,431/mo in ZIP 35810. The local median household income is $51,233/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35810?

Rent in ZIP 35810 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 35810 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35810 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,431/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($51,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35810 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35810 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.6% of ZIP 35810 households are renters, while 63.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35810 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35810 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35810 is pricier than Huntsville as a whole. At $1,431/mo, it's $112 above the Huntsville citywide median of $1,319/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35810 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35810 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,431/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 35810's median household income ($51,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35810 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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