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ZIP 35473

Pop. 18,198·Tuscaloosa County·31st most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,661/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
-$269
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35473 · $1,661
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$1,110/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$19,932/yr
At $1,661/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyTuscaloosa County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35473 (Northport, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,198
Median income
$69,657
Median age
38.9
Renters
41%
Age distribution
22%
24.1%
24%
18.6%
Under 1822%
18–3424.1%
35–5424%
55–6411.4%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
67.3%
22.1%
White67.3%
Black22.1%
Hispanic9%
Asian1.1%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
23.3%
32.1%
36.1%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma23.3%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35473 in Northport, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,931 → $69,657
down 3.2%
Population
19,138 → 18,198
down 4.9%
Renter share
35.9% → 41%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.2% → 36.1%
-0.1 pts
Median age
35.4 → 38.9
+3.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $69,657 today, compared with $71,931 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 35473 in Northport, AL losing about 940 residents over the five-year window, down 4.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 35.9% to 41%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 35473 covers Northport, AL. The median rent here is $1,661/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($69,657/yr), ZIP 35473 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 35473?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35473 (Northport, AL) is $1,661. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35473 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35473's median rent of $1,661/mo is $269 (14%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 35473 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35473 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #31 out of 113 ZIPs tracked at $1,661/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35473?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,661/mo in ZIP 35473. The local median household income is $69,657/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35473?

Rent in ZIP 35473 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 35473 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35473 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,661/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($69,657/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35473 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35473 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 35473 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35473 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35473 compare to the rest of Northport?

ZIP 35473 is pricier than Northport as a whole. At $1,661/mo, it's $135 above the Northport citywide median of $1,526/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35473 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35473 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,661/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 35473's median household income ($69,657/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35473 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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