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ZIP 36054

Pop. 14,600·Elmore County·56th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,431/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$534
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ZIP 36054 · $1,431
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,450
Research median
$960/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
$17,172/yr
At $1,431/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyElmore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36054 (Millbrook, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,600
Median income
$68,438
Median age
36
Renters
31.8%
Age distribution
21.8%
27.3%
23.6%
12.2%
15%
Under 1821.8%
18–3427.3%
35–5423.6%
55–6412.2%
65+15%
Gender
44.9%
55.1%
Male44.9%
Female55.1%
Race & ethnicity
63.1%
27.9%
White63.1%
Black27.9%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
32.4%
29.9%
27.8%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
68.2%
31.8%
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36054 in Millbrook, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,877 → $68,438
up 27.0%
Population
15,362 → 14,600
down 5.0%
Renter share
32.2% → 31.8%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 27.8%
+2.7 pts
Median age
32.7 → 36
+3.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,877 in 2021 to $68,438 more recently. The population has contracted by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 15,362 residents to roughly 14,600. College-educated residents now make up 27.8% of adults here, versus 25.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36054 covers Millbrook, AL. The median rent here is $1,431/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($68,438/yr), ZIP 36054 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36054?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36054 (Millbrook, AL) is $1,431. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36054 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36054's median rent of $1,431/mo is $534 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36054 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36054 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #56 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,431/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36054?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,431/mo in ZIP 36054. The local median household income is $68,438/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36054?

Rent in ZIP 36054 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36054 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36054 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,431/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($68,438/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36054 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36054 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.8% of ZIP 36054 households are renters, while 68.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36054 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36054 compare to the rest of Millbrook?

ZIP 36054 is pricier than Millbrook as a whole. At $1,431/mo, it's $4 above the Millbrook citywide median of $1,427/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36054 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36054 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,431/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 36054's median household income ($68,438/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36054 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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