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Tuscaloosa, AL — ZIP 35405

Population: 49,420 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35405 (Tuscaloosa, AL) is $247,292 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $169,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,300/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,292

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,292
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+57.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$247,292
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$169,000
Median list price
$188,400
Median price per sqft
$150
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
178
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,300/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County
Schools include
Skyland Elementary School, Woodland Forrest Elementary School, Southview Elementary School, Hillcrest High School, Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
110
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,987
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,098

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MARY S HARPER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY CENTER, TUSCALOOSA VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-375 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
15.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.8%
Median annual property tax
$800
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,219
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
226

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 35405State medianUS median
Median home value$247,292$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$169,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market34 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,300/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$800$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 35405?
$247,292.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35405?
$169,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35405?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35405?
Typical rent: $1,300/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35405?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 35405 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35405?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35405?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35405?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35405?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35405 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35405?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35405?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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