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ZIP 36804

Part of Opelika, AL
Pop. 20,535·Lee County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,425/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
-$540
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36804 · $1,425
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,060/mo

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

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,100/yr
At $1,425/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyLee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36804 (Opelika, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,535
Median income
$61,880
Median age
40
Renters
22%
Age distribution
23%
19.5%
28.4%
14.4%
14.6%
Under 1823%
18–3419.5%
35–5428.4%
55–6414.4%
65+14.6%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
61.7%
28.9%
White61.7%
Black28.9%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian1.1%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
28.2%
28.7%
31.6%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+31.6%
Housing tenure
78%
22%
Owner78%
Renter22%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36804 in Opelika, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,699 → $61,880
up 19.7%
Population
19,307 → 20,535
up 6.4%
Renter share
18.1% → 22%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.3% → 31.6%
+4.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $61,880 today, compared with $51,699 five years earlier. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 19,307 residents to roughly 20,535. Renters now make up 22% of households, compared with 18.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.6% of adults here, versus 27.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 36804 covers Opelika, AL. The median rent here is $1,425/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,880/yr), ZIP 36804 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 36804?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36804 (Opelika, AL) is $1,425. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36804 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36804's median rent of $1,425/mo is $540 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36804 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36804 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #52 out of 111 ZIPs at $1,425/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36804?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,425/mo in ZIP 36804. The local median household income is $61,880/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36804?

Rent in ZIP 36804 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 36804 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36804 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,425/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36804 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36804 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22% of ZIP 36804 households are renters, while 78% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36804 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36804 compare to the rest of Opelika?

ZIP 36804 is more affordable than Opelika overall. At $1,425/mo, it's $175 below the Opelika citywide median of $1,600/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36804 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36804 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,425/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 36804's median household income ($61,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36804 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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