ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35004

Part of Moody, AL

Pop. 12,155·Saint Clair County·8th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,835/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.4%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

-$97

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 35004 · $1,835

More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,230

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,520

3 BR

$1,900

4 BR+

$2,160

Research median

$1,520/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 35004 changed +0.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($87,652) is $2,191 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,160).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 35094, 6 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,574/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35004. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,020/yr

At $1,835/mo median

Location

CityMoody

StateAL

CountySaint Clair County

Rent Market Meter

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 (+0.4% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35004 (Moody, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,155

Median income

$87,652

Median age

43.2

Renters

26.4%

Age distribution

21.5%

17.6%

29.2%

20%

Under 1821.5%

18–3417.6%

35–5429.2%

55–6411.7%

65+20%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

77.9%

13.5%

White77.9%

Black13.5%

Hispanic2.4%

Asian0.9%

Other5.3%

Education (25+)

33.9%

27.5%

No HS diploma4.6%

HS diploma33.9%

Some college33.9%

Bachelor's+27.5%

Housing tenure

73.6%

26.4%

Owner73.6%

Renter26.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35004 in Moody, AL has changed in 5 years

Income

$68,086 → $87,652

up 28.7%

Population

11,917 → 12,155

up 2.0%

Renter share

25.8% → 26.4%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

20.2% → 27.5%

+7.3 pts

Median age

39.9 → 43.2

+3.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $68,086 in 2021 to $87,652 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 11,917 to 12,155 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.2% to 27.5%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35004 covers Moody, AL. The median rent here is $1,835/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($87,652/yr), ZIP 35004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,835/mo in ZIP 35004. The local median household income is $87,652/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35004?

Rent in ZIP 35004 has been roughly flat over the past year, a +0.4% change.

How does ZIP 35004 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35004 is one of the pricier among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #8 of 116 at $1,835/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35004 changed +0.4%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.