| ZIP Code | 35405 |
|---|---|
| City | Tuscaloosa |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Tuscaloosa County |
| Area Code | 205/659 |
| Elevation | 195 ft |
| Latitude | 33.120196 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.541311 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.7% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 365 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,315 (30.4%) |
| Some College | 2,804 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 5,418 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,185 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,597 (31.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,371 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,900 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,057/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,260 |
| Vacant Units | 2,371 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,260 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,371 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 35405 is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. With a population of 48,564, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 35405 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,371 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35405 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $224,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,057 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.3%) and renters (44.7%). Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 35405 is majority Black (56.12%). Residents are well-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35405 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 35405 in Tuscaloosa, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 48,564 residents, a median household income of $61,371, and a median home value of $224,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.