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ZIP 35404

Pop. 22,445·Tuscaloosa County·48th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,464/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$501
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ZIP 35404 · $1,464
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,560
Research median
$1,180/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
$17,568/yr
At $1,464/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyTuscaloosa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35404 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,445
Median income
$48,932
Median age
29.6
Renters
56.5%
Age distribution
21.7%
37.7%
21.1%
Under 1821.7%
18–3437.7%
35–5421.1%
55–647.8%
65+11.7%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
47.5%
42.3%
White47.5%
Black42.3%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
28.4%
31.1%
30.3%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma28.4%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+30.3%
Housing tenure
43.5%
56.5%
Owner43.5%
Renter56.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35404 in Tuscaloosa, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,387 → $48,932
up 15.4%
Population
23,644 → 22,445
down 5.1%
Renter share
46.2% → 56.5%
+10.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.3% → 30.3%
+9.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $48,932 today, compared with $42,387 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 23,644 residents to roughly 22,445. Renters now make up 56.5% of households, compared with 46.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 30.3% of adults here, versus 21.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35404 covers Tuscaloosa, AL. The median rent here is $1,464/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($48,932/yr), ZIP 35404 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35404?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35404 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is $1,464. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35404 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35404's median rent of $1,464/mo is $501 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35404 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35404 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #48 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,464/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35404?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,464/mo in ZIP 35404. The local median household income is $48,932/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35404?

Rent in ZIP 35404 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35404 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35404 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,464/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($48,932/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35404 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35404 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.5% of ZIP 35404 households are renters, while 43.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 35404 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 35404 compare to the rest of Tuscaloosa?

ZIP 35404 is pricier than Tuscaloosa as a whole. At $1,464/mo, it's $31 above the Tuscaloosa citywide median of $1,433/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35404 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35404 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,464/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 35404's median household income ($48,932/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35404 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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