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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35904

Etowah County · Gadsden, AL

Typical home value

$115,514[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-59.3%
vs metro
-43.0%
vs state
-41.1%
ZIP 35904 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35904 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35904 is worth $115,514 — 43.0% below the Gadsden, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. 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
$278[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Etowah 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
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
14,015[3]
Median household income
$43,771[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+165[5]
Moved in
2,106
Moved out
1,941

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Gadsden City High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Gadsden City

    1,309 students

  • Floyd Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Gadsden City

    350 students

  • Sansom Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Gadsden City

    338 students

  • Walnut Park Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Gadsden City

    226 students

  • Highland Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Etowah County

    223 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$584
Loan principal$92,412
Down payment$23,103
Total interest paid$117,866

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$703
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
56th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
22nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35904?
The typical home in 35904 is worth $115,514, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35904?
Home values in 35904 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 35904?
The effective property tax rate in 35904 is 0.2% — roughly $278 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35904?
ZIP code 35904 has a population of 14,015 and a median household income of $43,771.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Attalla, AL

    Typical home
    $144,091
    Gross yield
  • Ballplay CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $144,777
    Gross yield
  • Gadsden, AL

    Typical home
    $158,996
    Gross yield
  • Egypt CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $198,331
    Gross yield
  • Glencoe, AL

    Typical home
    $207,209
    Gross yield
  • Gallant CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $216,968
    Gross yield

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