ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35810

Part of Huntsville, AL

Pop. 32,843·Madison County·49th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,429/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$503

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 35810 · $1,429

More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 35810 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35810 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 35810 rose 66.7% while median household income rose 36.7% ($37,488 to $51,233). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 35810 is 60.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,233) is $1,281 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,250); a 3-bedroom is $1,610.

Rank in Huntsville

7th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Huntsville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35816, 5 miles away, rents for 33% less ($951/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35810. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,148/yr

At $1,429/mo median

Location

CityHuntsville

StateAL

CountyMadison County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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

$995 → $1,429

up 43.6%

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 $995 to $1,429, a 43.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35810 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,429/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($51,233/yr), ZIP 35810 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,429/mo in ZIP 35810. The local median household income is $51,233/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35810?

Rent in ZIP 35810 has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2016.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 35810?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 35810 rose 66.7% while median household income rose 36.7%, from $37,488 to $51,233. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 35810 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35810 is in the middle among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #49 of 116 at $1,429/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35810 changed +1.6%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.