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ZIP 35406

Pop. 18,904·Tuscaloosa County·25th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,691/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.5%
vs US Median
-$239
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35406 · $1,691
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,520/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,292/yr
At $1,691/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyTuscaloosa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35406 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,904
Median income
$119,250
Median age
42.9
Renters
23.6%
Age distribution
22.4%
17.3%
28.7%
19.8%
Under 1822.4%
18–3417.3%
35–5428.7%
55–6411.8%
65+19.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
82.6%
White82.6%
Black3.9%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian5.6%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
21%
67.5%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma8.3%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+67.5%
Housing tenure
76.4%
23.6%
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35406 in Tuscaloosa, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,188 → $119,250
up 10.2%
Population
18,228 → 18,904
up 3.7%
Renter share
23.6% → 23.6%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
68.2% → 67.5%
-0.7 pts
Median age
40.4 → 42.9
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $108,188 to $119,250 across the same window, up 10.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 18,228 residents to roughly 18,904.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 35406 covers Tuscaloosa, AL. The median rent here is $1,691/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($119,250/yr), ZIP 35406 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 35406?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35406 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is $1,691. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35406 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35406's median rent of $1,691/mo is $239 (12%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 35406 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35406 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #25 out of 113 ZIPs tracked at $1,691/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35406?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,691/mo in ZIP 35406. The local median household income is $119,250/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35406?

Rent in ZIP 35406 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 35406 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35406 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,691/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($119,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35406 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35406 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.6% of ZIP 35406 households are renters, while 76.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35406 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35406 compare to the rest of Tuscaloosa?

ZIP 35406 is pricier than Tuscaloosa as a whole. At $1,691/mo, it's $225 above the Tuscaloosa citywide median of $1,466/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35406 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35406 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,691/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 35406's median household income ($119,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35406 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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