City

Fosters, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscaloosa County  ·  Alabama

👥1,885Population
💰$62,267Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$194,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.4%Black: 54.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White44.4%
Black54.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma46 (4%)
HS Graduate476 (40.9%)
Some College246 (21.1%)
Associates116 (10%)
Bachelors97 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree183 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College21.1%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 99%Renter: 1%Tenure
Owner99.0%
Renter1.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
40%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,267 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$194,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units878
Vacant Units186

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
54%
About Fosters, AL

Fosters is a city in Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,885 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Fosters is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,267 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fosters is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $194,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 99.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fosters is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fosters
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35463 1,885 $62,267 $194,100 9.0% 24.1% 99.0%