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ZIP 35816

Pop. 15,939·Madison County·102nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,114/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$851
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ZIP 35816 · $1,114
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,130/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,368/yr
At $1,114/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.8% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35816 (Huntsville, AL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,939
Median income
$40,242
Median age
27.7
Renters
75.9%
Age distribution
18.6%
43.2%
20.3%
Under 1818.6%
18–3443.2%
35–5420.3%
55–648.1%
65+9.8%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
24%
64%
White24%
Black64%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian1.2%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
29.6%
33.8%
25.1%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma29.6%
Some college33.8%
Bachelor's+25.1%
Housing tenure
24.1%
75.9%
Owner24.1%
Renter75.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35816 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$29,162 → $40,242
up 38.0%
Population
14,440 → 15,939
up 10.4%
Renter share
71.2% → 75.9%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
29.7% → 25.1%
-4.6 pts
Median age
29.1 → 27.7
-1.4 yrs

Median household income climbed from $29,162 to $40,242 between 2021 and 2024, a 38.0% shift. Census counts show ZIP 35816 in Huntsville, AL adding about 1,499 residents over the five-year window, up 10.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 71.2% to 75.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.7% to 25.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35816 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,114/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($40,242/yr), ZIP 35816 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35816?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35816 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,114. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35816 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35816's median rent of $1,114/mo is $851 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35816 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35816 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #102 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,114/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35816?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,114/mo in ZIP 35816. The local median household income is $40,242/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35816?

Rent in ZIP 35816 has increased 15.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35816 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35816 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,114/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($40,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35816 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35816 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.9% of ZIP 35816 households are renters, while 24.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35816 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35816 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35816 is more affordable than Huntsville overall. At $1,114/mo, it's $208 below the Huntsville citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35816 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35816 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,114/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 35816's median household income ($40,242/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35816 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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