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ZIP 35901

Part of Gadsden, AL
Pop. 18,769·Etowah County·120th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$900/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$1,065
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 35901 · $900
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$620
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$900
3 BR
$1,090
4 BR+
$1,270
Research median
$900/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$10,800/yr
At $900/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyEtowah County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35901 (Gadsden, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,769
Median income
$48,876
Median age
38.8
Renters
34.1%
Age distribution
24%
21.2%
23.3%
21.3%
Under 1824%
18–3421.2%
35–5423.3%
55–6410.2%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
57%
30%
White57%
Black30%
Hispanic9.4%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
13.1%
32.1%
31.4%
23.4%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
65.9%
34.1%
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35901 in Gadsden, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,350 → $48,876
up 21.1%
Population
18,827 → 18,769
down 0.3%
Renter share
35.3% → 34.1%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
24% → 23.4%
-0.6 pts
Median age
41.4 → 38.8
-2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $48,876 today, compared with $40,350 five years earlier.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 35901 covers Gadsden, AL. The median rent here is $900/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($48,876/yr), ZIP 35901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35901?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35901 (Gadsden, AL) is $900. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35901's median rent of $900/mo is $1,065 (54%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35901 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #120 out of 127 ZIPs at $900/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $900/mo in ZIP 35901. The local median household income is $48,876/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35901?

Rent in ZIP 35901 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 35901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $900/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($48,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.1% of ZIP 35901 households are renters, while 65.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35901 compare to the rest of Gadsden?

ZIP 35901 is pricier than Gadsden as a whole. At $900/mo, it's $69 above the Gadsden citywide median of $831/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35901 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $900/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 35901's median household income ($48,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35901 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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