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ZIP 36105

Pop. 9,207·Montgomery County·110th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,019/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.9%
vs US Median
-$946
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36105 · $1,019
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$930/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
$12,228/yr
At $1,019/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMontgomery 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, -5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36105 (Montgomery, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,207
Median income
$41,486
Median age
46.9
Renters
39.9%
Age distribution
15.3%
16.6%
27.4%
17.7%
23%
Under 1815.3%
18–3416.6%
35–5427.4%
55–6417.7%
65+23%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
12.6%
82.7%
White12.6%
Black82.7%
Hispanic4.7%
Education (25+)
21.9%
29.3%
31.7%
17.1%
No HS diploma21.9%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+17.1%
Housing tenure
60.1%
39.9%
Owner60.1%
Renter39.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36105 in Montgomery, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,788 → $41,486
up 12.8%
Population
10,559 → 9,207
down 12.8%
Renter share
38.2% → 39.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 17.1%
+0.8 pts

Median household income climbed from $36,788 to $41,486 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 36105 in Montgomery, AL losing about 1,352 residents over the five-year window, down 12.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 38.2% to 39.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36105 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $1,019/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($41,486/yr), ZIP 36105 ranks as affordable 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 36105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36105 (Montgomery, AL) is $1,019. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36105's median rent of $1,019/mo is $946 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36105 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36105 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #110 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,019/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36105?

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 $1,019/mo in ZIP 36105. The local median household income is $41,486/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36105?

Rent in ZIP 36105 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 36105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36105 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,019/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($41,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36105 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.9% of ZIP 36105 households are renters, while 60.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36105 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36105 compare to the rest of Montgomery?

ZIP 36105 is more affordable than Montgomery overall. At $1,019/mo, it's $324 below the Montgomery citywide median of $1,343/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,019/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 36105's median household income ($41,486/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36105 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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