ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36109

Part of Montgomery, AL

Pop. 23,581·Montgomery County·78th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,267/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$665

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 36109 · $1,267

More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 36109 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 36109 changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($59,193) is $1,480 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,320); a 4-bedroom is $1,560.

Rank in Montgomery

4th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Montgomery.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 36107, 2 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,009/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 36109. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,204/yr

At $1,267/mo median

Location

CityMontgomery

StateAL

CountyMontgomery County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

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

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

$951 → $1,267

up 33.2%

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 $951 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,267, reflecting a 33.2% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 36109 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $1,267/mo as of October 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%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,267/mo in ZIP 36109. The local median household income is $59,193/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36109?

Rent in ZIP 36109 has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

How does ZIP 36109 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36109 is one of the more affordable among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #78 of 116 at $1,267/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 36109 changed +1.6%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.