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ZIP 36116

Pop. 45,250·Montgomery County·59th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,354/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$576
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ZIP 36116 · $1,354
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,570
Research median
$1,040/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
$16,248/yr
At $1,354/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMontgomery County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36116 (Montgomery, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,250
Median income
$55,160
Median age
33.3
Renters
50.8%
Age distribution
27%
25.2%
23.7%
13.4%
Under 1827%
18–3425.2%
35–5423.7%
55–6410.7%
65+13.4%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
12.1%
80.7%
White12.1%
Black80.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian2%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
30.8%
29.4%
32.2%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+32.2%
Housing tenure
49.2%
50.8%
Owner49.2%
Renter50.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36116 in Montgomery, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$964 → $1,354
up 40.5%
Income
$47,620 → $55,160
up 15.8%
Population
44,722 → 45,250
up 1.2%
Renter share
53.7% → 50.8%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
31.2% → 32.2%
+1.0 pts
Median age
34.7 → 33.3
-1.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 36116 in Montgomery, AL has increased 40.5% since 2021, going from about $964 per month to roughly $1,354 today. Census figures show median household income at $55,160 today, compared with $47,620 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 44,722 to 45,250 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 50.8% of households rent today, against 53.7% 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 36116 covers Montgomery, AL. The median rent here is $1,354/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($55,160/yr), ZIP 36116 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36116?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36116 (Montgomery, AL) is $1,354. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36116 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36116's median rent of $1,354/mo is $576 (30%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 36116 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36116 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #59 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,354/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36116?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,354/mo in ZIP 36116. The local median household income is $55,160/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36116?

Rent in ZIP 36116 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36116 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36116 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,354/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($55,160/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36116 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36116 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.8% of ZIP 36116 households are renters, while 49.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 36116 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 36116 compare to the rest of Montgomery?

ZIP 36116 is pricier than Montgomery as a whole. At $1,354/mo, it's $48 above the Montgomery citywide median of $1,306/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36116 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36116 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,354/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 36116's median household income ($55,160/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36116 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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