City

Northport, AL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Tuscaloosa County  ·  Alabama

👥47,653Population
💰$81,629Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$265,649Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 18%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Black18.0%
Asian0.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma343 (1.2%)
HS Graduate7,694 (26.8%)
Some College3,123 (10.9%)
Associates5,011 (17.4%)
Bachelors3,135 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree9,417 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College10.9%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,629 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$265,649 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units20,041
Vacant Units1,515

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Northport, AL

Northport is a city in Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 47,653 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.01 years.

Economically, Northport is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,628 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Northport is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $265,649, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northport is well-educated. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.29%).

Northport, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Northport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35473 19,094 $67,224 $249,900 $922 5.7% 45.0% 59.0%
35475 19,991 $104,852 $310,200 $963 2.5% 46.5% 92.8%
35476 8,568 $59,545 $196,800 $940 8.0% 34.0% 38.1%