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ZIP 35811

Pop. 31,008·Madison County·65th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,394/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$571
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ZIP 35811 · $1,394
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,240/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,728/yr
At $1,394/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35811 (Huntsville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,008
Median income
$90,812
Median age
36.7
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
20.3%
27.5%
22.8%
13.9%
15.5%
Under 1820.3%
18–3427.5%
35–5422.8%
55–6413.9%
65+15.5%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
62.7%
25.3%
White62.7%
Black25.3%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian2%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
23.5%
34.3%
35.1%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+35.1%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35811 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,303 → $90,812
up 20.6%
Population
28,129 → 31,008
up 10.2%
Renter share
24.5% → 22.4%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 35.1%
+2.3 pts
Median age
39.2 → 36.7
-2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $90,812 today, compared with $75,303 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 35811 in Huntsville, AL adding about 2,879 residents over the five-year window, up 10.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 24.5% to 22.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.8% to 35.1% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 35811

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35811 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,394/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($90,812/yr), ZIP 35811 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35811?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35811 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,394. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35811 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35811's median rent of $1,394/mo is $571 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35811 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35811 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #65 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,394/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35811?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,394/mo in ZIP 35811. The local median household income is $90,812/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35811?

Rent in ZIP 35811 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35811 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35811 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,394/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($90,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35811 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35811 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of ZIP 35811 households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35811 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35811 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35811 is pricier than Huntsville as a whole. At $1,394/mo, it's $72 above the Huntsville citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35811 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35811 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,394/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 35811's median household income ($90,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35811 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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