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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35404

Tuscaloosa County · Tuscaloosa, AL

Typical home value

$164,369[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.5%
5-year / yr
+3.1%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-42.1%
vs metro
-8.3%
vs state
-16.1%
ZIP 35404 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35404 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 35404 is worth $164,369 — 8.3% below the Tuscaloosa, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,455 a month — a 10.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,455[2]
Gross yield
10.6%[2]
Cap rate
6.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$655[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Tuscaloosa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
22,445[3]
Median household income
$48,932[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Tuscaloosa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-324[5]
Moved in
4,309
Moved out
4,633

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • The Alberta School of Performing Arts

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Tuscaloosa City

    705 students

  • Holt Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Tuscaloosa County

    451 students

  • Holt High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Tuscaloosa County

    424 students

  • Arcadia Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Tuscaloosa City

    420 students

  • Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Tuscaloosa City

    303 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield10.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.4%
Annual rent$17,456

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$831
Loan principal$131,495
Down payment$32,874
Total interest paid$167,715

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.70
Monthly cost to own$1,023
Monthly rent$1,455

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
80th percentile[2]
Property tax
96th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35404?
The typical home in 35404 is worth $164,369, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35404?
Home values in 35404 are down 0.5% over the past year, and up 3.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35404?
A typical home in 35404 rents for about $1,455 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 35404?
The effective property tax rate in 35404 is 0.4% — roughly $655 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35404?
ZIP code 35404 has a population of 22,445 and a median household income of $48,932.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Tuscaloosa, AL

    Typical home
    $162,867
    Gross yield
  • Gordo, AL

    Typical home
    $172,345
    Gross yield
  • Berry, AL

    Typical home
    $174,244
    Gross yield
  • Macedonia CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $152,820
    Gross yield
  • Tuscaloosa, AL

    Typical home
    $178,900
    Gross yield
    10.7%
  • Brookwood, AL

    Typical home
    $179,471
    Gross yield

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