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ZIP 36801

Part of Opelika, AL
Pop. 25,438·Lee County·40th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,591/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
-$374
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ZIP 36801 · $1,591
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,100/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
$19,092/yr
At $1,591/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyLee County
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Rents are climbing (8.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,438
Median income
$62,414
Median age
40.6
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
23.6%
18.9%
24.9%
12.7%
20%
Under 1823.6%
18–3418.9%
35–5424.9%
55–6412.7%
65+20%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
54.5%
38.6%
White54.5%
Black38.6%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
23.3%
29.8%
35.7%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36801 in Opelika, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,224 → $62,414
up 24.3%
Population
23,566 → 25,438
up 7.9%
Renter share
34.3% → 35.8%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
31.6% → 35.7%
+4.1 pts

Median household income rose from $50,224 to $62,414 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.3% shift. The population has grown by 7.9% since 2021, moving from about 23,566 residents to roughly 25,438. Renters now make up 35.8% of households, compared with 34.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 35.7% of adults here, versus 31.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36801 covers Opelika, AL. The median rent here is $1,591/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($62,414/yr), ZIP 36801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36801 (Opelika, AL) is $1,591. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36801's median rent of $1,591/mo is $374 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36801 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36801 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #40 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,591/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,591/mo in ZIP 36801. The local median household income is $62,414/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36801?

Rent in ZIP 36801 has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,591/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($62,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 36801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of ZIP 36801 households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36801 compare to the rest of Opelika?

ZIP 36801 is more affordable than Opelika overall. At $1,591/mo, it's $9 below the Opelika citywide median of $1,600/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,591/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 36801's median household income ($62,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36801 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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