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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35490

Tuscaloosa County · Tuscaloosa, AL

Typical home value

$208,712[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-26.5%
vs metro
+16.5%
vs state
+6.5%
ZIP 35490 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35490 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35490 is worth $208,712 — 16.5% above the Tuscaloosa, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#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
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$435[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
4,457[3]
Median household income
$87,813[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Brookwood Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Tuscaloosa County

    783 students

  • Vance Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Tuscaloosa County

    491 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$1,055
Loan principal$166,970
Down payment$41,742
Total interest paid$212,961

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$1,266
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
91st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
24th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35490?
The typical home in 35490 is worth $208,712, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35490?
Home values in 35490 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 35490?
The effective property tax rate in 35490 is 0.2% — roughly $435 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35490?
ZIP code 35490 has a population of 4,457 and a median household income of $87,813.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • AL

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

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

    Typical home
    $226,530
    Gross yield
  • AL

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

    Typical home
    $186,265
    Gross yield
  • Coaling, AL

    Typical home
    $184,130
    Gross yield

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