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ZIP 35824

Pop. 9,645·Madison County·67th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,378/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$587
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35824 · $1,378
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,490/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,536/yr
At $1,378/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMadison County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35824 (Huntsville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,645
Median income
$103,619
Median age
41.4
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
12.5%
27.4%
25.7%
19.7%
14.7%
Under 1812.5%
18–3427.4%
35–5425.7%
55–6419.7%
65+14.7%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
56.6%
28%
White56.6%
Black28%
Hispanic7%
Asian3.8%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
13.5%
20.9%
62.5%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+62.5%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35824 in Huntsville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,857 → $103,619
up 10.4%
Population
9,129 → 9,645
up 5.7%
Renter share
46.9% → 44.5%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
61.6% → 62.5%
+0.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35824 in Huntsville, AL now reports about $103,619, up from $93,857 in 2021. The population has grown by 5.7% since 2021, moving from about 9,129 residents to roughly 9,645. Renters now make up 44.5% of households, compared with 46.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35824 covers Huntsville, AL. The median rent here is $1,378/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($103,619/yr), ZIP 35824 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35824?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35824 (Huntsville, AL) is $1,378. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35824 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35824's median rent of $1,378/mo is $587 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35824 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35824 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #67 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,378/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35824?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,378/mo in ZIP 35824. The local median household income is $103,619/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35824?

Rent in ZIP 35824 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35824 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35824 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,378/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($103,619/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35824 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35824 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of ZIP 35824 households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35824 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35824 compare to the rest of Huntsville?

ZIP 35824 is pricier than Huntsville as a whole. At $1,378/mo, it's $56 above the Huntsville citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35824 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35824 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,378/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 35824's median household income ($103,619/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35824 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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