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ZIP 36104

Pop. 10,535·Montgomery County·50th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,453/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$477
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36104 · $1,453
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$900
3 BR
$1,130
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$900/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,436/yr
At $1,453/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMontgomery County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36104 (Montgomery, AL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,535
Median income
$33,823
Median age
34.2
Renters
75.4%
Age distribution
16.1%
34.3%
21.8%
15.3%
12.5%
Under 1816.1%
18–3434.3%
35–5421.8%
55–6415.3%
65+12.5%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
20.2%
71.2%
White20.2%
Black71.2%
Hispanic3.3%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
23.6%
22.8%
26.5%
27%
No HS diploma23.6%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+27%
Housing tenure
24.6%
75.4%
Owner24.6%
Renter75.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36104 in Montgomery, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,863 → $33,823
up 2.9%
Population
9,291 → 10,535
up 13.4%
Renter share
73.2% → 75.4%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 27%
+3.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $32,863 to $33,823 across the same window, up 2.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 13.4% since 2021, moving from about 9,291 residents to roughly 10,535. Renters now make up 75.4% of households, compared with 73.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27% of adults here, versus 23.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 36104 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $1,453/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($33,823/yr), ZIP 36104 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36104?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36104 (Montgomery, AL) is $1,453. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36104 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36104's median rent of $1,453/mo is $477 (25%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 36104 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36104 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #50 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,453/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36104?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,453/mo in ZIP 36104. The local median household income is $33,823/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36104?

Rent in ZIP 36104 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 36104 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36104 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,453/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($33,823/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36104 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 36104 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.4% of ZIP 36104 households are renters, while 24.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 36104 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 36104 compare to the rest of Montgomery?

ZIP 36104 is pricier than Montgomery as a whole. At $1,453/mo, it's $147 above the Montgomery citywide median of $1,306/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36104 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36104 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,453/mo, rent takes ~52% of ZIP 36104's median household income ($33,823/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36104 52%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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