ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35811

Part of Huntsville, AL

Pop. 31,008·Madison County·55th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,402/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$530

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ZIP 35811 · $1,402

More affordable than 80% 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

$1,240

3 BR

$1,600

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,240/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 35811 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35811 changed +5.8% 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 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($90,812) is $2,270 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,000).

Rank in Huntsville

6th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Huntsville.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35816, 8 miles away, rents for 32% less ($951/mo), about $5,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35811. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,824/yr

At $1,402/mo median

Location

CityHuntsville

StateAL

CountyMadison County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +1.0% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,174 → $1,402

up 19.4%

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

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 35811 in Huntsville, AL has shifted from $1,174 to $1,402, up 19.4% since 2022. 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. 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 35811 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,402/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($90,812/yr), ZIP 35811 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,402/mo in ZIP 35811. The local median household income is $90,812/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35811?

Rent in ZIP 35811 has risen 5.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 35811 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35811 is in the middle among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #55 of 116 at $1,402/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35811 changed +5.8%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.