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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35442

Pickens County · Tuscaloosa, AL

Typical home value

$101,062[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.9%
5-year / yr
-0.8%
10-year / yr
+1.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-64.4%
vs metro
-43.6%
vs state
-48.4%
ZIP 35442 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35442 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35442 is worth $101,062 — 43.6% below the Tuscaloosa, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.9%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$253[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
5,230[3]
Median household income
$44,503[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-102[5]
Moved in
249
Moved out
351

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Aliceville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Pickens County

    433 students

  • Aliceville High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Pickens County

    331 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$511
Loan principal$80,850
Down payment$20,212
Total interest paid$103,119

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$616
Monthly rent

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
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35442?
The typical home in 35442 is worth $101,062, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35442?
Home values in 35442 are down 3.9% over the past year, and down 0.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 35442?
The effective property tax rate in 35442 is 0.3% — roughly $253 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35442?
ZIP code 35442 has a population of 5,230 and a median household income of $44,503.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Boligee, AL

    Typical home
    $110,397
    Gross yield
  • Eutaw, AL

    Typical home
    $127,112
    Gross yield
  • Forkland, AL

    Typical home
    $128,044
    Gross yield
  • Reform, AL

    Typical home
    $130,725
    Gross yield
  • Greensboro, AL

    Typical home
    $139,402
    Gross yield
  • Pickensville, AL

    Typical home
    $142,237
    Gross yield

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