ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 35111

Part of Mc Calla, AL

Pop. 20,342·Tuscaloosa County·5th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,999/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

+$67

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ZIP 35111 · $1,999

More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$980

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR+

$1,640

Research median

$1,200/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 35111 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($86,463) is $2,162 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,640).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 35111. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,988/yr

At $1,999/mo median

Location

CityMc Calla

StateAL

CountyTuscaloosa 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 (+1.9% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35111 (Mc Calla, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,342

Median income

$86,463

Median age

40.7

Renters

10.8%

Age distribution

20.8%

21.6%

27.8%

14.1%

15.8%

Under 1820.8%

18–3421.6%

35–5427.8%

55–6414.1%

65+15.8%

Gender

52.2%

47.8%

Male52.2%

Female47.8%

Race & ethnicity

64.4%

27.3%

White64.4%

Black27.3%

Hispanic2.3%

Asian1.1%

Other4.9%

Education (25+)

30%

32.3%

30.4%

No HS diploma7.4%

HS diploma30%

Some college32.3%

Bachelor's+30.4%

Housing tenure

89.2%

Owner89.2%

Renter10.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35111 in Mc Calla, AL has changed in 5 years

Income

$72,217 → $86,463

up 19.7%

Population

17,103 → 20,342

up 18.9%

Renter share

9.6% → 10.8%

+1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

30.4% → 30.4%

+0.0 pts

Median age

39 → 40.7

+1.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $72,217 to $86,463 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.7% shift. Census counts show ZIP 35111 in Mc Calla, AL adding about 3,239 residents over the five-year window, up 18.9% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 35111 covers Mc Calla, AL. The median rent here is $1,999/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($86,463/yr), ZIP 35111 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,999/mo in ZIP 35111. The local median household income is $86,463/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35111?

Rent in ZIP 35111 has risen 1.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 35111 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35111 is one of the pricier among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #5 of 116 at $1,999/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 35111 changed +1.9%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.