ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36111

Part of Montgomery, AL

Pop. 11,938·Montgomery County·76th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,275/mo

Year-over-Year

-4.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$657

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 36111 · $1,275

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

$850

1 BR

$860

2 BR

$1,000

3 BR

$1,280

4 BR+

$1,510

Research median

$1,000/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

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 36111 changed -4.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,259) is $1,531 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,510).

Rank in Montgomery

5th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Montgomery.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 36107, 3 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,009/mo), about $3,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 36111. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,300/yr

At $1,275/mo median

Location

CityMontgomery

StateAL

CountyMontgomery County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 4.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 36111 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $1,275/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($61,259/yr), ZIP 36111 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,275/mo in ZIP 36111. The local median household income is $61,259/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36111?

Rent in ZIP 36111 has fallen 4.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 36111 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36111 is in the middle among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #76 of 116 at $1,275/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 36111 changed -4.6%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.