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ZIP 36111

Pop. 11,938·Montgomery County·67th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,327/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$603
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ZIP 36111 · $1,327
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,510
Research median
$1,000/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,924/yr
At $1,327/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMontgomery County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36111 (Montgomery, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 44.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,938
Median income
$61,259
Median age
39.8
Renters
42%
Age distribution
20.8%
23.2%
24.3%
20.2%
Under 1820.8%
18–3423.2%
35–5424.3%
55–6411.6%
65+20.2%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
34.5%
61%
White34.5%
Black61%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian1.9%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
26.1%
21.5%
44.7%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college21.5%
Bachelor's+44.7%
Housing tenure
58%
42%
Owner58%
Renter42%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36111 in Montgomery, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,523 → $61,259
up 8.4%
Population
13,058 → 11,938
down 8.6%
Renter share
39.1% → 42%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
39.2% → 44.7%
+5.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 39.8
+1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $56,523 to $61,259 across the same window, up 8.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,058 to 11,938 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.6% change. About 42% of households rent today, against 39.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.2% to 44.7%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 36111 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $1,327/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($61,259/yr), ZIP 36111 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36111?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36111 (Montgomery, AL) is $1,327. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36111 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36111's median rent of $1,327/mo is $603 (31%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 36111 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36111 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #67 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,327/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,327/mo in ZIP 36111. The local median household income is $61,259/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36111?

Rent in ZIP 36111 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36111 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36111 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,327/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($61,259/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36111 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36111 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42% of ZIP 36111 households are renters, while 58% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36111 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36111 compare to the rest of Montgomery?

ZIP 36111 is pricier than Montgomery as a whole. At $1,327/mo, it's $21 above the Montgomery citywide median of $1,306/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36111 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36111 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,327/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 36111's median household income ($61,259/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36111 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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