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ZIP 36571

Part of Saraland, AL
Pop. 17,143·Mobile County·46th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,497/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$468
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 36571 · $1,497
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,440
Research median
$1,080/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,964/yr
At $1,497/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyMobile County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36571 (Saraland, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,143
Median income
$62,047
Median age
43.1
Renters
20.7%
Age distribution
24.5%
15.4%
25.5%
13%
21.6%
Under 1824.5%
18–3415.4%
35–5425.5%
55–6413%
65+21.6%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
79.6%
14.1%
White79.6%
Black14.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Other5%
Education (25+)
40.3%
26.3%
25.1%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma40.3%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+25.1%
Housing tenure
79.3%
20.7%
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36571 in Saraland, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,998 → $62,047
up 1.7%
Population
16,543 → 17,143
up 3.6%
Renter share
22.1% → 20.7%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 25.1%
+3.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $60,998 to $62,047 across the same window, up 1.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 16,543 residents to roughly 17,143. College-educated residents now make up 25.1% of adults here, versus 21.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36571 covers Saraland, AL. The median rent here is $1,497/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($62,047/yr), ZIP 36571 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36571?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36571 (Saraland, AL) is $1,497. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36571 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36571's median rent of $1,497/mo is $468 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36571 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36571 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #46 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,497/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36571?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,497/mo in ZIP 36571. The local median household income is $62,047/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36571?

Rent in ZIP 36571 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 36571 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36571 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,497/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($62,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36571 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36571 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.7% of ZIP 36571 households are renters, while 79.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36571 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36571 compare to the rest of Saraland?

ZIP 36571 sits right at the Saraland citywide median of $1,497/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36571 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36571 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,497/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 36571's median household income ($62,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36571 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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