35401 — Tuscaloosa, AL Home Values
Typical home value $174,603 as of June 2026 · 18th of 31 in Tuscaloosa, AL
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 35401, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 35401 compares in the Tuscaloosa, AL area
ZIP code 35401 (Tuscaloosa, AL) has a typical home value of $174,603 as of June 2026, ranking 18th of 31 ZIP codes tracked in the Tuscaloosa, AL area, more expensive than about 45% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -1.3% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +13.7%, from $153,516 in June 2021 to $174,603 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 10.1× the annual rent ($1,440/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Tuscaloosa, AL forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Tuscaloosa.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 35401 has a population of 40,507, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 49.5% Black or African American, 41.3% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% two or more races, 2% Asian, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Elementary School | 5001 25th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL | 1.1 mi |
| STARS Academy | 3834 21st Street, Tuscaloosa, AL | 1.9 mi |
| Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy | 2800 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL | 2.2 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35401?
$174,603 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 35401 an expensive ZIP code in the Tuscaloosa, AL area?
35401 ranks 18th of 31 ZIP codes in the Tuscaloosa, AL area by typical home value, more expensive than about 45% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 35401 changed over the past year?
-1.3% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 35401?
The typical home price is 10.1× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,440/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 35401?
40,507, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 35401?
Oakdale Elementary School (1.1 mi), STARS Academy (1.9 mi), Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy (2.2 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 35401?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Tuscaloosa, AL forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.