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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35601

Morgan County · Decatur, AL

Typical home value

$177,224[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.8%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-37.6%
vs metro
-21.8%
vs state
-9.6%
ZIP 35601 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35601 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35601 is worth $177,224 — 21.8% below the Decatur, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,045 a month — a 7.1% 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
$1,045[2]
Gross yield
7.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$648[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Morgan 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 Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
35,449[3]
Median household income
$51,429[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+127[5]
Moved in
2,707
Moved out
2,580

Schools

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

Public schools
16
Elementary
9
Middle
1
High
4
  • Austin High School

    High · Grades 10–12 · Decatur City

    1,055 students

  • Decatur High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Decatur City

    1,026 students

  • Decatur Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Decatur City

    792 students

  • Austin Junior High School

    Secondary · Grades 8–9 · Decatur City

    702 students

  • Oak Park Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Decatur City

    517 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 yield7.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$12,539

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$896
Loan principal$141,779
Down payment$35,445
Total interest paid$180,832

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 ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$1,098
Monthly rent$1,045

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
23rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35601?
The typical home in 35601 is worth $177,224, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35601?
Home values in 35601 are down 0.8% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35601?
A typical home in 35601 rents for about $1,045 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 35601?
The effective property tax rate in 35601 is 0.4% — roughly $648 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35601?
ZIP code 35601 has a population of 35,449 and a median household income of $51,429.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Courtland, AL

    Typical home
    $157,008
    Gross yield
  • Falkville, AL

    Typical home
    $201,162
    Gross yield
  • Eva, AL

    Typical home
    $203,018
    Gross yield
  • Hillsboro, AL

    Typical home
    $206,199
    Gross yield
  • Town Creek, AL

    Typical home
    $219,908
    Gross yield
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $225,673
    Gross yield

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