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ZIP 35055

Part of Cullman, AL
Pop. 23,115·Cullman County·47th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,491/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$474
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 35055 · $1,491
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$690
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,180
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$910/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
$17,892/yr
At $1,491/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyCullman 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 35055 (Cullman, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,115
Median income
$58,405
Median age
41.2
Renters
35.8%
Age distribution
23.7%
18.7%
28.3%
18%
Under 1823.7%
18–3418.7%
35–5428.3%
55–6411.4%
65+18%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.7%
White89.7%
Black0.7%
Hispanic3.4%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
28.4%
33.2%
27.6%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
64.2%
35.8%
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35055 in Cullman, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,810 → $58,405
up 8.5%
Population
22,597 → 23,115
up 2.3%
Renter share
35.3% → 35.8%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 27.6%
+0.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $53,810 to $58,405 across the same window, up 8.5% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35055 in Cullman, AL adding about 518 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35055 covers Cullman, AL. The median rent here is $1,491/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($58,405/yr), ZIP 35055 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35055?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35055 (Cullman, AL) is $1,491. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35055 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35055's median rent of $1,491/mo is $474 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35055 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35055 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #47 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,491/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35055?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,491/mo in ZIP 35055. The local median household income is $58,405/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35055?

Rent in ZIP 35055 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35055 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35055 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,491/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($58,405/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35055 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35055 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.8% of ZIP 35055 households are renters, while 64.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35055 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35055 compare to the rest of Cullman?

ZIP 35055 is more affordable than Cullman overall. At $1,491/mo, it's $72 below the Cullman citywide median of $1,563/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35055 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35055 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,491/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 35055's median household income ($58,405/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35055 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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