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ZIP 35004

Part of Moody, AL
Pop. 12,155·Saint Clair County·11th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,866/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$99
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ZIP 35004 · $1,866
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,392/yr
At $1,866/mo median
Location
CityMoody
StateAL
CountySaint Clair County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.9% 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%
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35004 covers Moody, AL. The median rent here is $1,866/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($87,652/yr), ZIP 35004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35004 (Moody, AL) is $1,866. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35004's median rent of $1,866/mo is $99 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35004 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35004 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #11 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,866/mo.

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 $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,866/mo in ZIP 35004. The local median household income is $87,652/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35004?

Rent in ZIP 35004 has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35004 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,866/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($87,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 35004 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35004 compare to the rest of Moody?

ZIP 35004 sits right at the Moody citywide median of $1,866/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,866/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 35004's median household income ($87,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35004 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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