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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35405

Tuscaloosa County · Tuscaloosa, AL

Typical home value

$245,566[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+4.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-13.6%
vs metro
+37.0%
vs state
+25.3%
ZIP 35405 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35405 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35405 is worth $245,566 — 37.0% above the Tuscaloosa, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,248 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,248[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$839[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
49,420[3]
Median household income
$62,301[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
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • Hillcrest High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Tuscaloosa County

    1,422 students

  • Southview Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Tuscaloosa City

    645 students

  • Taylorville Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Tuscaloosa County

    579 students

  • Hillcrest Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Tuscaloosa County

    545 students

  • Englewood Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Tuscaloosa County

    527 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 yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$14,973

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$1,242
Loan principal$196,452
Down payment$49,113
Total interest paid$250,564

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 ratio1.21
Monthly cost to own$1,516
Monthly rent$1,248

Renting 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
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
40th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35405?
The typical home in 35405 is worth $245,566, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35405?
Home values in 35405 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35405?
A typical home in 35405 rents for about $1,248 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 35405?
The effective property tax rate in 35405 is 0.3% — roughly $839 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35405?
ZIP code 35405 has a population of 49,420 and a median household income of $62,301.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Moundville, AL

    Typical home
    $226,530
    Gross yield
  • Northport, AL

    Typical home
    $269,738
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • Vance, AL

    Typical home
    $208,712
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $205,617
    Gross yield
  • Northport, AL

    Typical home
    $199,868
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Northport, AL

    Typical home
    $300,290
    Gross yield

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