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ZIP 35160

Pop. 26,031·Talladega County·99th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,095/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+40.4%
vs US Median
-$870
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ZIP 35160 · $1,095
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$540
1 BR
$650
2 BR
$780
3 BR
$1,060
4 BR+
$1,070
Research median
$780/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$13,140/yr
At $1,095/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyTalladega County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +40.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35160 (Talladega, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,031
Median income
$52,838
Median age
44.7
Renters
34.7%
Age distribution
16.5%
22%
24%
15.2%
22.3%
Under 1816.5%
18–3422%
35–5424%
55–6415.2%
65+22.3%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
50.5%
41.6%
White50.5%
Black41.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.6%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
17.8%
39.2%
28.5%
14.5%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma39.2%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+14.5%
Housing tenure
65.3%
34.7%
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35160 in Talladega, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,762 → $52,838
up 43.7%
Population
26,369 → 26,031
down 1.3%
Renter share
36.4% → 34.7%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
14.3% → 14.5%
+0.2 pts
Median age
43.3 → 44.7
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35160 in Talladega, AL now reports about $52,838, up from $36,762 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35160 in Talladega, AL losing about 338 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.4% to 34.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 35160 covers Talladega, AL. The median rent here is $1,095/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($52,838/yr), ZIP 35160 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 35160?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35160 (Talladega, AL) is $1,095. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35160 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35160's median rent of $1,095/mo is $870 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35160 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35160 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #99 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,095/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35160?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,095/mo in ZIP 35160. The local median household income is $52,838/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35160?

Rent in ZIP 35160 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 35160 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35160 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,095/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($52,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35160 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35160 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.7% of ZIP 35160 households are renters, while 65.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35160 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35160 compare to the rest of Talladega?

ZIP 35160 is pricier than Talladega as a whole. At $1,095/mo, it's $7 above the Talladega citywide median of $1,088/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35160 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35160 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,095/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 35160's median household income ($52,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5%
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