Rental numbers for Alabama
15 of 129 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 7.2%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 7.2%
- 129 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $242,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,438/mo
- median across 129 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Dale County | $164,000 | $1,478 | 10.8% | 6.7% | +$36 | +4.7% |
| Walker County | $166,000 | $1,362 | 9.9% | 6.0% | -$67 | -0.8% |
| Montgomery County | $166,000 | $1,362 | 9.8% | 5.8% | -$92 | +2.6% |
| Coffee County | $182,000 | $1,413 | 9.3% | 5.5% | -$146 | +3.8% |
| Russell County | $201,000 | $1,396 | 8.3% | 4.8% | -$287 | +4.7% |
| Mobile County | $198,000 | $1,308 | 7.9% | 4.3% | -$355 | +3.4% |
| Jackson County | $195,000 | $1,286 | 7.9% | 4.4% | -$330 | n/a |
| Autauga County | $267,000 | $1,755 | 7.9% | 4.7% | -$385 | +5.4% |
| Talladega County | $183,000 | $1,189 | 7.8% | 4.2% | -$348 | -0.2% |
| Hale County | $184,000 | not published | 7.6% | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jefferson County | $217,000 | $1,368 | 7.6% | 4.0% | -$449 | +2.2% |
| Chilton County | $226,000 | $1,388 | 7.4% | 4.1% | -$448 | +3.1% |
| Houston County | $204,000 | $1,248 | 7.4% | 4.0% | -$419 | +1.6% |
| Tuscaloosa County | $252,000 | $1,520 | 7.2% | 4.1% | -$496 | +3.5% |
| St. Clair County | $280,000 | $1,663 | 7.1% | 4.1% | -$552 | +2.6% |
| Calhoun County | $171,000 | $973 | 6.8% | 3.2% | -$464 | +4.0% |
| Pike County | $169,000 | $958 | 6.8% | 3.3% | -$446 | n/a |
| Marshall County | $241,000 | $1,332 | 6.6% | 3.5% | -$601 | +6.2% |
| Etowah County | $188,000 | $1,031 | 6.6% | 3.2% | -$518 | +3.1% |
| Elmore County | $273,000 | $1,459 | 6.4% | 3.5% | -$674 | +4.9% |
| Lauderdale County | $230,000 | $1,195 | 6.2% | 3.1% | -$651 | +2.4% |
| Cullman County | $259,000 | $1,334 | 6.2% | 3.3% | -$690 | +4.1% |
| Morgan County | $234,000 | $1,173 | 6.0% | 2.9% | -$686 | +2.0% |
| Colbert County | $199,000 | $980 | 5.9% | 2.6% | -$635 | +1.8% |
| Shelby County | $360,000 | $1,746 | 5.8% | 3.0% | -$1,035 | +1.2% |
| Blount County | $239,000 | $1,154 | 5.8% | 2.8% | -$728 | n/a |
| Limestone County | $319,000 | $1,514 | 5.7% | 2.9% | -$940 | +3.3% |
| Lee County | $350,000 | $1,617 | 5.5% | 2.7% | -$1,093 | +4.7% |
| Baldwin County | $372,000 | $1,659 | 5.3% | 2.8% | -$1,150 | +3.2% |
| Madison County | $314,000 | $1,376 | 5.3% | 2.5% | -$1,046 | +2.2% |
| Barbour County | $155,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bibb County | $223,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bullock County | $123,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Butler County | $118,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chambers County | $144,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cherokee County | $237,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Choctaw County | $125,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clarke County | $143,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clay County | $182,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cleburne County | $240,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Conecuh County | $134,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Coosa County | $187,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Covington County | $150,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Crenshaw County | $144,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dallas County | $89,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| DeKalb County | $220,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Escambia County | $150,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fayette County | $150,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin County | $177,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geneva County | $167,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Greene County | $138,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Henry County | $197,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lamar County | $134,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lawrence County | $226,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lowndes County | $150,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Macon County | $134,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marengo County | $141,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marion County | $162,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monroe County | $145,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Perry County | $135,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pickens County | $142,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Randolph County | $210,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sumter County | $101,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tallapoosa County | $268,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington County | $176,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wilcox County | $147,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Winston County | $208,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Alabama
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36110Montgomery | $53,000 | $999 | 22.5% | +$339 |
| 35020Bessemer | $65,000 | $1,203 | 22.3% | +$424 |
| 35211Birmingham | $76,000 | $1,379 | 21.7% | +$495 |
| 35224McDonald Chapel | $71,000 | $1,198 | 20.1% | +$379 |
| 36201West End-Cobb Town | $64,000 | $1,000 | 18.9% | +$266 |
| 36107Montgomery | $70,000 | $1,038 | 17.9% | +$260 |
| 35208Birmingham | $80,000 | $1,166 | 17.5% | +$281 |
| 35218Birmingham | $72,000 | $1,027 | 17.2% | +$227 |
| 35228Midfield | $79,000 | $1,070 | 16.2% | +$198 |
| 36605Mobile | $93,000 | $1,217 | 15.8% | +$255 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +1.9%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.38%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $205,236 |
| Aug 2022 | $230,312 |
| Aug 2023 | $233,391 |
| Aug 2024 | $236,571 |
| Aug 2025 | $237,152 |
| Aug 2026 | $241,613 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.38%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $2,287/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $1,906 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 10.7
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $250,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Alabama good for rental property?
- 15 of 129 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 7.2%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Alabama?
- About 0.38% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Alabama?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Alabama was $1,906. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $2,287 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.