| ZIP Code | 35473 |
|---|---|
| City | Northport |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Tuscaloosa County |
| Area Code | 205/659 |
| Elevation | 285 ft |
| Latitude | 33.269296 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.585458 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.0% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 112 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,937 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 933 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 2,163 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 904 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,128 (36.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,224 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,900 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $922/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,601 |
| Vacant Units | 393 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,601 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 393 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 35473 is located in Northport, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. With a population of 19,094, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 35473 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,224 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35473 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $249,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $922 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.0%) and renters (41.0%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 35473 is majority White (69.05%). Residents are well-educated — 45.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35473 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 35473 in Northport, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 19,094 residents, a median household income of $67,224, and a median home value of $249,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.