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ZIP 36870

Pop. 17,951·Lee County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,765/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$200
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 36870 · $1,765
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,150/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
$21,180/yr
At $1,765/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyLee 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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36870 (Phenix City, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,951
Median income
$72,500
Median age
37.9
Renters
19.3%
Age distribution
22.3%
21.6%
25.6%
17%
13.5%
Under 1822.3%
18–3421.6%
35–5425.6%
55–6417%
65+13.5%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
70.3%
20.6%
White70.3%
Black20.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian1%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
31.1%
37.8%
22.9%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college37.8%
Bachelor's+22.9%
Housing tenure
80.7%
19.3%
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36870 in Phenix City, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,082 → $72,500
up 9.7%
Population
19,581 → 17,951
down 8.3%
Renter share
25.2% → 19.3%
-5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
21.5% → 22.9%
+1.4 pts
Median age
36.6 → 37.9
+1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,500 today, compared with $66,082 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 36870 in Phenix City, AL losing about 1,630 residents over the five-year window, down 8.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.2% to 19.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36870 covers Phenix City, AL. The median rent here is $1,765/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($72,500/yr), ZIP 36870 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 36870?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36870 (Phenix City, AL) is $1,765. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36870 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36870's median rent of $1,765/mo is $200 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36870 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36870 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #23 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,765/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36870?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,765/mo in ZIP 36870. The local median household income is $72,500/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36870?

Rent in ZIP 36870 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 36870 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36870 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,765/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($72,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36870 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36870 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.3% of ZIP 36870 households are renters, while 80.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36870 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36870 compare to the rest of Phenix City?

ZIP 36870 is pricier than Phenix City as a whole. At $1,765/mo, it's $393 above the Phenix City citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36870 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36870 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,765/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 36870's median household income ($72,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36870 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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