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ZIP 36535

Part of Foley, AL
Pop. 40,628·Baldwin County·29th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,710/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$255
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ZIP 36535 · $1,710
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,940
Research median
$1,200/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
$20,520/yr
At $1,710/mo median
Location
CityFoley
StateAL
CountyBaldwin 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 (+1.9% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36535 (Foley, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,628
Median income
$66,714
Median age
48.4
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
16.5%
18.4%
22.2%
16.1%
26.9%
Under 1816.5%
18–3418.4%
35–5422.2%
55–6416.1%
65+26.9%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
White78.8%
Black5.1%
Hispanic9%
Asian1.9%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
33.9%
30.2%
25.1%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+25.1%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36535 in Foley, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,426 → $66,714
up 18.2%
Population
36,605 → 40,628
up 11.0%
Renter share
22.7% → 22.6%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 25.1%
+1.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,426 in 2021 to $66,714 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 36,605 to 40,628 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36535 covers Foley, AL. The median rent here is $1,710/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($66,714/yr), ZIP 36535 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36535?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36535 (Foley, AL) is $1,710. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36535 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36535's median rent of $1,710/mo is $255 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36535 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36535 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #29 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,710/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36535?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,710/mo in ZIP 36535. The local median household income is $66,714/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36535?

Rent in ZIP 36535 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36535 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36535 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,710/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($66,714/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36535 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 36535 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of ZIP 36535 households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36535 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36535 compare to the rest of Foley?

ZIP 36535 is pricier than Foley as a whole. At $1,710/mo, it's $3 above the Foley citywide median of $1,707/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36535 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36535 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,710/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 36535's median household income ($66,714/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36535 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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