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ZIP 36106

Pop. 14,065·Montgomery County·75th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,268/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$662
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ZIP 36106 · $1,268
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,370
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,216/yr
At $1,268/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMontgomery County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36106 (Montgomery, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,065
Median income
$69,087
Median age
39.3
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
18.1%
27.6%
23.4%
13.4%
17.6%
Under 1818.1%
18–3427.6%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.4%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
45.9%
48.2%
White45.9%
Black48.2%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
19.4%
25.4%
49.2%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+49.2%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36106 in Montgomery, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$929 → $1,268
up 36.5%
Income
$62,482 → $69,087
up 10.6%
Population
15,276 → 14,065
down 7.9%
Renter share
44.1% → 43.8%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
46.1% → 49.2%
+3.1 pts
Median age
34.2 → 39.3
+5.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 36106 in Montgomery, AL has increased from $929 to $1,268, a 36.5% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $69,087 today, compared with $62,482 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 7.9% since 2021, moving from about 15,276 residents to roughly 14,065. College-educated residents now make up 49.2% of adults here, versus 46.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 36106 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $1,268/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($69,087/yr), ZIP 36106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36106?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36106 (Montgomery, AL) is $1,268. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36106's median rent of $1,268/mo is $662 (34%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 36106 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36106 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #75 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,268/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,268/mo in ZIP 36106. The local median household income is $69,087/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36106?

Rent in ZIP 36106 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36106 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,268/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($69,087/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of ZIP 36106 households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36106 compare to the rest of Montgomery?

ZIP 36106 is more affordable than Montgomery overall. At $1,268/mo, it's $38 below the Montgomery citywide median of $1,306/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36106 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,268/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 36106's median household income ($69,087/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36106 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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