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ZIP 36109

Pop. 23,581·Montgomery County·72nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,284/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$646
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ZIP 36109 · $1,284
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$1,030/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
$15,408/yr
At $1,284/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMontgomery County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36109 (Montgomery, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,581
Median income
$59,193
Median age
38
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
22.2%
23.6%
24.3%
19.2%
Under 1822.2%
18–3423.6%
35–5424.3%
55–6410.6%
65+19.2%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
47.3%
41.6%
White47.3%
Black41.6%
Hispanic8.3%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
30.4%
32.2%
28.8%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+28.8%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36109 in Montgomery, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$992 → $1,284
up 29.4%
Income
$54,884 → $59,193
up 7.9%
Population
24,344 → 23,581
down 3.1%
Renter share
34% → 35.1%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.9% → 28.8%
-2.1 pts
Median age
39.6 → 38
-1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 36109 in Montgomery, AL stood at $992 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,284, reflecting a 29.4% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 36109 in Montgomery, AL now reports about $59,193, up from $54,884 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.1% since 2021, moving from about 24,344 residents to roughly 23,581. College-educated residents now make up 28.8% of adults here, versus 30.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 36109 in Montgomery, AL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 36109 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $1,284/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($59,193/yr), ZIP 36109 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 36109?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36109 (Montgomery, AL) is $1,284. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36109's median rent of $1,284/mo is $646 (33%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 36109 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36109 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #72 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,284/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36109?

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 $1,284/mo in ZIP 36109. The local median household income is $59,193/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36109?

Rent in ZIP 36109 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 36109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36109 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,284/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($59,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of ZIP 36109 households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36109 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36109 compare to the rest of Montgomery?

ZIP 36109 is more affordable than Montgomery overall. At $1,284/mo, it's $22 below the Montgomery citywide median of $1,306/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36109 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,284/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 36109's median household income ($59,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36109 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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