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ZIP 36360

Part of Ozark, AL
Pop. 19,060·Dale County·76th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,275/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$657
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36360 · $1,275
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$610
1 BR
$690
2 BR
$780
3 BR
$1,090
4 BR+
$1,300
Research median
$780/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,181) is $1,280 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,090); a 4-bedroom is $1,300.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 36360. 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
CityOzark
StateAL
CountyDale County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36360 (Ozark, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,060
Median income
$51,181
Median age
43.9
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
21.4%
16.9%
26%
13.1%
22.6%
Under 1821.4%
18–3416.9%
35–5426%
55–6413.1%
65+22.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
65.6%
26.2%
White65.6%
Black26.2%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian0.7%
Other3%
Education (25+)
12.7%
28.6%
39.7%
19%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college39.7%
Bachelor's+19%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36360 in Ozark, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,400 → $51,181
up 12.7%
Population
19,022 → 19,060
up 0.2%
Renter share
35.6% → 30.3%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17.9% → 19%
+1.1 pts
Median age
42.4 → 43.9
+1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $51,181 today, compared with $45,400 five years earlier. About 30.3% of households rent today, against 35.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 36360 covers Ozark, AL. The median rent here is $1,275/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($51,181/yr), ZIP 36360 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36360?

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 36360. The local median household income is $51,181/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36360?

Rent in ZIP 36360 has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does ZIP 36360 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36360 is in the middle among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #76 of 116 at $1,275/mo.

How does ZIP 36360 compare to the rest of Ozark?

ZIP 36360 sits right at the Ozark citywide median of $1,275/mo.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,275/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 36360's median household income ($51,181/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36360 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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