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ZIP 36081

Part of Troy, AL
Pop. 15,143·Pike County·109th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,029/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.0%
vs US Median
-$936
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36081 · $1,029
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$710
2 BR
$920
3 BR
$1,110
4 BR+
$1,230
Research median
$920/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
$12,348/yr
At $1,029/mo median
Location
CityTroy
StateAL
CountyPike County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -10.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36081 (Troy, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,143
Median income
$44,375
Median age
26
Renters
53%
Age distribution
15.6%
44.2%
20.4%
Under 1815.6%
18–3444.2%
35–5420.4%
55–649.5%
65+10.3%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
51.3%
41.3%
White51.3%
Black41.3%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian2.8%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
30.4%
26.5%
33.4%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+33.4%
Housing tenure
47%
53%
Owner47%
Renter53%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36081 in Troy, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,829 → $44,375
up 31.2%
Population
15,653 → 15,143
down 3.3%
Renter share
55.5% → 53%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
34.5% → 33.4%
-1.1 pts
Median age
25 → 26
+1.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $33,829 to $44,375 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 15,653 to 15,143 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. About 53% of households rent today, against 55.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36081 covers Troy, AL. The median rent here is $1,029/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($44,375/yr), ZIP 36081 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36081?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36081 (Troy, AL) is $1,029. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36081 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36081's median rent of $1,029/mo is $936 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36081 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36081 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #109 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,029/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36081?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,029/mo in ZIP 36081. The local median household income is $44,375/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36081?

Rent in ZIP 36081 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 36081 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36081 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,029/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($44,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36081 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36081 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53% of ZIP 36081 households are renters, while 47% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 36081 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 36081 compare to the rest of Troy?

ZIP 36081 is pricier than Troy as a whole. At $1,029/mo, it's $12 above the Troy citywide median of $1,017/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36081 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36081 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,029/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 36081's median household income ($44,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36081 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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