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ZIP 36265

Pop. 22,452·Calhoun County·114th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$864/mo
Year-over-Year
-20.2%
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
-$1,101
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36265 · $864
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$920
3 BR
$1,240
4 BR+
$1,300
Research median
$920/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
$10,368/yr
At $864/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyCalhoun County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 20.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-20.2% YoY, -6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36265 (Jacksonville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,452
Median income
$55,294
Median age
33.7
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
16%
35.3%
20.1%
13%
15.6%
Under 1816%
18–3435.3%
35–5420.1%
55–6413%
65+15.6%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
17.7%
White75.2%
Black17.7%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian0.9%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
34.8%
26.9%
27.3%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36265 in Jacksonville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,246 → $55,294
up 12.3%
Population
21,422 → 22,452
up 4.8%
Renter share
34% → 35.5%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27.1% → 27.3%
+0.2 pts
Median age
37.4 → 33.7
-3.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $49,246 to $55,294 across the same window, up 12.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 36265 in Jacksonville, AL adding about 1,030 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 34% to 35.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36265 covers Jacksonville, AL. The median rent here is $864/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($55,294/yr), ZIP 36265 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 20.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36265?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36265 (Jacksonville, AL) is $864. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36265 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36265's median rent of $864/mo is $1,101 (56%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36265 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36265 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #114 out of 115 ZIPs at $864/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36265?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $864/mo in ZIP 36265. The local median household income is $55,294/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36265?

Rent in ZIP 36265 has decreased 20.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 36265 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36265 is considered very affordable for renters. At $864/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($55,294/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36265 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36265 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 36265 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36265 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36265 compare to the rest of Jacksonville?

ZIP 36265 sits right at the Jacksonville citywide median of $864/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36265 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36265 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $864/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 36265's median household income ($55,294/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36265 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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