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ZIP 36869

Pop. 21,518·Russell County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,282/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$683
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ZIP 36869 · $1,282
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,000/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
$15,384/yr
At $1,282/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyRussell 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 (-1.4% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36869 (Phenix City, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,518
Median income
$50,061
Median age
39.7
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
24.3%
21.4%
25.6%
15%
13.5%
Under 1824.3%
18–3421.4%
35–5425.6%
55–6415%
65+13.5%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
38.3%
54.3%
White38.3%
Black54.3%
Hispanic5.1%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
16.2%
33.7%
35.9%
14.1%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+14.1%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36869 in Phenix City, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,004 → $50,061
up 19.2%
Population
22,109 → 21,518
down 2.7%
Renter share
39.5% → 39.8%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 14.1%
-2.3 pts
Median age
35.8 → 39.7
+3.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $42,004 in 2021 to $50,061 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 36869 in Phenix City, AL losing about 591 residents over the five-year window, down 2.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.4% to 14.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36869 covers Phenix City, AL. The median rent here is $1,282/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($50,061/yr), ZIP 36869 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36869?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36869 (Phenix City, AL) is $1,282. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36869 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36869's median rent of $1,282/mo is $683 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36869 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36869 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #82 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,282/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36869?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,282/mo in ZIP 36869. The local median household income is $50,061/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36869?

Rent in ZIP 36869 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 36869 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36869 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,282/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($50,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36869 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 36869 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 36869 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36869 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36869 compare to the rest of Phenix City?

ZIP 36869 is more affordable than Phenix City overall. At $1,282/mo, it's $90 below the Phenix City citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36869 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36869 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,282/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 36869's median household income ($50,061/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36869 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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