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ZIP 36037

Pop. 12,933·Butler County·124th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$850/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$1,101
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 36037 · $850
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$630
1 BR
$650
2 BR
$850
3 BR
$1,020
4 BR+
$1,160
Research median
$850/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$10,200/yr
At $850/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyButler County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36037 (Greenville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,933
Median income
$45,677
Median age
42
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
21.9%
19.9%
24.7%
13.2%
20.4%
Under 1821.9%
18–3419.9%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.2%
65+20.4%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
42.6%
52.4%
White42.6%
Black52.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian1.9%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
12.9%
44.6%
28.1%
14.4%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma44.6%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+14.4%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36037 in Greenville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,467 → $45,677
down 3.8%
Population
13,194 → 12,933
down 2.0%
Renter share
31.3% → 37.4%
+6.1 pts
Bachelor's+
14.3% → 14.4%
+0.1 pts
Median age
39.6 → 42
+2.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $47,467 to $45,677 across the same window, down 3.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,194 to 12,933 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 37.4% of households rent today, against 31.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 36037 covers Greenville, AL. The median rent here is $850/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($45,677/yr), ZIP 36037 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36037?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36037 (Greenville, AL) is $850. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36037 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36037's median rent of $850/mo is $1,101 (56%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 36037 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36037 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #124 out of 127 ZIPs at $850/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36037?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $34,000/year (~$16/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $850/mo in ZIP 36037. The local median household income is $45,677/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36037?

Rent in ZIP 36037 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36037 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36037 is considered very affordable for renters. At $850/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($45,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36037 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36037 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of ZIP 36037 households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36037 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36037 compare to the rest of Greenville?

ZIP 36037 is more affordable than Greenville overall. At $850/mo, it's $250 below the Greenville citywide median of $1,100/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36037 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36037 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $850/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 36037's median household income ($45,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36037 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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