ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36105

Part of Montgomery, AL

Pop. 9,207·Montgomery County·109th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$994/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-2.5%

vs US Median

-$938

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 36105 · $994

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($41,486) is $1,037 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($930); a 3-bedroom is $1,190.

Rank in Montgomery

1st cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Montgomery.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 36105. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,928/yr

At $994/mo median

Location

CityMontgomery

StateAL

CountyMontgomery County

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Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 36105 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $994/mo as of October 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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $994/mo in ZIP 36105. The local median household income is $41,486/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.