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ZIP 35405

Pop. 49,420·Tuscaloosa County·86th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,269/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$696
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ZIP 35405 · $1,269
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,300/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,228/yr
At $1,269/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyTuscaloosa County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35405 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,420
Median income
$62,301
Median age
35.3
Renters
45.6%
Age distribution
22%
27.6%
24.6%
15.1%
Under 1822%
18–3427.6%
35–5424.6%
55–6410.8%
65+15.1%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
35.5%
55.2%
White35.5%
Black55.2%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian2.2%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
30.3%
34.1%
30.3%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+30.3%
Housing tenure
54.4%
45.6%
Owner54.4%
Renter45.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35405 in Tuscaloosa, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,695 → $62,301
up 6.1%
Population
47,828 → 49,420
up 3.3%
Renter share
45.4% → 45.6%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 30.3%
-2.8 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35.3
+0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $58,695 to $62,301 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% shift. Census counts show ZIP 35405 in Tuscaloosa, AL adding about 1,592 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.1% to 30.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35405 covers Tuscaloosa, AL. The median rent here is $1,269/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($62,301/yr), ZIP 35405 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35405?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35405 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is $1,269. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35405 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35405's median rent of $1,269/mo is $696 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35405 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35405 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #86 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,269/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35405?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,269/mo in ZIP 35405. The local median household income is $62,301/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35405?

Rent in ZIP 35405 has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35405 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35405 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,269/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($62,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35405 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35405 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.6% of ZIP 35405 households are renters, while 54.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35405 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35405 compare to the rest of Tuscaloosa?

ZIP 35405 is more affordable than Tuscaloosa overall. At $1,269/mo, it's $164 below the Tuscaloosa citywide median of $1,433/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35405 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35405 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,269/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 35405's median household income ($62,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35405 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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