| ZIP Code | 35444 |
|---|---|
| City | Brookwood |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Tuscaloosa County |
| Area Code | 205/659 |
| Elevation | 413 ft |
| Latitude | 33.328718 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.292882 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 40.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 26 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 837 (30.8%) |
| Some College | 363 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 391 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 470 (17.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 632 (23.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,049 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,300 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $875/mo |
| Total Units | 1,867 |
| Vacant Units | 210 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,867 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 210 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 35444 is located in Brookwood, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. With a population of 4,047, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.1 years. Economically, 35444 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,049 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35444 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $181,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $875 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 35444 is primarily White (90.02%). Residents are well-educated — 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35444 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 35444 in Brookwood, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,047 residents, a median household income of $65,049, and a median home value of $181,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.