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ZIP 36203

Part of Oxford, AL
Pop. 18,919·Calhoun County·101st most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,126/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$839
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 36203 · $1,126
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$1,020/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,512/yr
At $1,126/mo median
Location
CityOxford
StateAL
CountyCalhoun County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36203 (Oxford, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,919
Median income
$69,485
Median age
38.4
Renters
26.5%
Age distribution
23.8%
20.7%
26.7%
12.4%
16.4%
Under 1823.8%
18–3420.7%
35–5426.7%
55–6412.4%
65+16.4%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
16.4%
White72.3%
Black16.4%
Hispanic7.1%
Asian1.6%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
27.5%
36.7%
24.3%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+24.3%
Housing tenure
73.5%
26.5%
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36203 in Oxford, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,934 → $69,485
up 17.9%
Population
18,895 → 18,919
up 0.1%
Renter share
30.7% → 26.5%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
24.4% → 24.3%
-0.1 pts
Median age
37.9 → 38.4
+0.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $58,934 to $69,485 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.9% shift. About 26.5% of households rent today, against 30.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36203 covers Oxford, AL. The median rent here is $1,126/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($69,485/yr), ZIP 36203 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36203 (Oxford, AL) is $1,126. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36203's median rent of $1,126/mo is $839 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36203 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36203 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #101 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,126/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,126/mo in ZIP 36203. The local median household income is $69,485/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36203?

Rent in ZIP 36203 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 36203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36203 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,126/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($69,485/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36203 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.5% of ZIP 36203 households are renters, while 73.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36203 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36203 compare to the rest of Oxford?

ZIP 36203 is pricier than Oxford as a whole. At $1,126/mo, it's $10 above the Oxford citywide median of $1,116/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,126/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 36203's median household income ($69,485/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36203 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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