City

Brookwood, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscaloosa County  ·  Alabama

👥4,047Population
💰$65,049Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$181,300Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 1.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Black1.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (1%)
HS Graduate837 (30.8%)
Some College363 (13.4%)
Associates391 (14.4%)
Bachelors470 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree632 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,049 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$181,300 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units1,867
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
56%
About Brookwood, AL

Brookwood is a city in Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,047 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Brookwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,049 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brookwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brookwood is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.02%).

Brookwood, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Brookwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35444 4,047 $65,049 $181,300 $875 2.7% 40.5% 87.3%