Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 0.96 |
| Below Poverty | 19.3% ▲ 93% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.2% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,171 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 19,359 (28%) |
| Some College | 6,884 (10%) |
| Associates | 11,386 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 5,871 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24,473 (35.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,951 ▼ 25% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,393 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,041/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 61,495 |
| Vacant Units | 12,039 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Tuscaloosa is a city in Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 133,062 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.78 years.
Economically, Tuscaloosa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,951 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Tuscaloosa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,393, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,040 per month.
The population of Tuscaloosa is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.2%.
Tuscaloosa, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35401 | 40,507 | $30,031 | $141,100 | $911 | 11.8% | 36.8% | 31.4% |
| 35404 | 23,553 | $45,521 | $175,700 | $986 | 7.4% | 34.1% | 44.7% |
| 35405 | 48,564 | $61,371 | $224,900 | $1,057 | 3.4% | 41.7% | 55.3% |
| 35406 | 18,533 | $118,736 | $467,000 | $1,352 | 2.2% | 70.4% | 75.0% |