| ZIP Code | 35453 |
|---|---|
| City | Cottondale |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Tuscaloosa County |
| Area Code | 205/659 |
| Elevation | 370 ft |
| Latitude | 33.161675 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.373572 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 49 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,874 (37%) |
| Some College | 1,292 (16.6%) |
| Associates | 1,015 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,268 (16.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,279 (16.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,162 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,300 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $969/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,215 |
| Vacant Units | 713 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,215 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 713 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 35453 is located in Cottondale, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. With a population of 12,522, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38 years. Economically, 35453 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,162 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35453 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $969 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 35453 is majority White (68.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35453 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 35453 in Cottondale, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,522 residents, a median household income of $70,162, and a median home value of $190,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.