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ZIP 35474

Pop. 9,654·Hale County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,160/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
-$805
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ZIP 35474 · $1,160
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,540
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$13,920/yr
At $1,160/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyHale County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35474 (Moundville, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,654
Median income
$87,933
Median age
32.3
Renters
13.7%
Age distribution
27.4%
26.7%
27.2%
Under 1827.4%
18–3426.7%
35–5427.2%
55–649.6%
65+9.2%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
50.9%
41.3%
White50.9%
Black41.3%
Hispanic2%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
34.8%
27.7%
26.5%
No HS diploma10.9%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
86.3%
13.7%
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35474 in Moundville, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,053 → $87,933
up 44.0%
Population
7,335 → 9,654
up 31.6%
Renter share
11.9% → 13.7%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 26.5%
+0.4 pts
Median age
37.9 → 32.3
-5.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,053 in 2021 to $87,933 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 7,335 to 9,654 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.6% change. About 13.7% of households rent today, against 11.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 35474 covers Moundville, AL. The median rent here is $1,160/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($87,933/yr), ZIP 35474 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35474?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35474 (Moundville, AL) is $1,160. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35474 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35474's median rent of $1,160/mo is $805 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35474 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35474 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #62 out of 127 ZIPs at $1,160/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35474?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,160/mo in ZIP 35474. The local median household income is $87,933/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35474?

Rent in ZIP 35474 has increased 7.4% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35474 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35474 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,160/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($87,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35474 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35474 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.7% of ZIP 35474 households are renters, while 86.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35474 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35474 compare to the rest of Moundville?

ZIP 35474 is more affordable than Moundville overall. At $1,160/mo, it's $303 below the Moundville citywide median of $1,463/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35474 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35474 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,160/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 35474's median household income ($87,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35474 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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