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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35474

Hale County · Tuscaloosa, AL

Typical home value

$226,530[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-20.3%
vs metro
+26.4%
vs state
+15.6%
ZIP 35474 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35474 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35474 is worth $226,530 — 26.4% above the Tuscaloosa, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. 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
$688[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
9,654[3]
Median household income
$87,933[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+89[5]
Moved in
443
Moved out
354

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Moundville Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hale County

    604 students

  • Big Sandy Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Tuscaloosa County

    496 students

  • Hale County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hale County

    366 students

  • Hale County Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hale County

    263 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$1,145
Loan principal$181,224
Down payment$45,306
Total interest paid$231,141

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$1,391
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
95th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35474?
The typical home in 35474 is worth $226,530, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35474?
Home values in 35474 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 35474?
The effective property tax rate in 35474 is 0.3% — roughly $688 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35474?
ZIP code 35474 has a population of 9,654 and a median household income of $87,933.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Vance, AL

    Typical home
    $208,712
    Gross yield
  • Tuscaloosa, AL

    Typical home
    $245,566
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • AL

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

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

    Typical home
    $188,375
    Gross yield
  • Northport, AL

    Typical home
    $186,265
    Gross yield

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