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ZIP 35401

Pop. 43,459·Tuscaloosa County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,440/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.9%
vs US Median
-$525
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35401 · $1,440
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$1,130/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
$17,280/yr
At $1,440/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyTuscaloosa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.4% YoY, -5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35401 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,459
Median income
$29,152
Median age
21.8
Renters
73%
Age distribution
60.4%
12.4%
Under 1811%
18–3460.4%
35–5412.4%
55–646.8%
65+9.5%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
48.1%
43.8%
White48.1%
Black43.8%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian2.2%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
15.6%
30.7%
25.8%
28%
No HS diploma15.6%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+28%
Housing tenure
27%
73%
Owner27%
Renter73%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35401 in Tuscaloosa, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$24,209 → $29,152
up 20.4%
Population
36,403 → 43,459
up 19.4%
Renter share
66.4% → 73%
+6.6 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 28%
+1.8 pts
Median age
23.7 → 21.8
-1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 35401 in Tuscaloosa, AL now reports about $29,152, up from $24,209 in 2021. The population has grown by 19.4% since 2021, moving from about 36,403 residents to roughly 43,459. Renters now make up 73% of households, compared with 66.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35401 covers Tuscaloosa, AL. The median rent here is $1,440/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 59% of local median household income ($29,152/yr), ZIP 35401 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35401 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is $1,440. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35401's median rent of $1,440/mo is $525 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35401 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35401 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #53 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,440/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,440/mo in ZIP 35401. The local median household income is $29,152/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35401?

Rent in ZIP 35401 has decreased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35401 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,440/mo, rent takes approximately 59% of the local median household income ($29,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35401 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 35401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73% of ZIP 35401 households are renters, while 27% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35401 compare to the rest of Tuscaloosa?

ZIP 35401 is pricier than Tuscaloosa as a whole. At $1,440/mo, it's $7 above the Tuscaloosa citywide median of $1,433/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
59%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,440/mo, rent takes ~59% of ZIP 35401's median household income ($29,152/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35401 59%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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