ZIP Code 35401
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Tuscaloosa · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 39,878
- Median income
- $29,152
- Median home value
- $144,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.0%
- Land area
- 122.6 sq mi
325/sq mi
▼ 62% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 21.8
Chicago
ZIP code 35401 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has a population of 39,878. The median household income is $29,152, which is 62% below the national average. Median home value is $144,500, 48% below the US average. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 122.6 square miles in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 39,878 residents, producing a population density of 325 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35401 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35401 sits at $29,152 (52% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $18,050. The poverty rate stands at 43.5% and the unemployment rate at 13.7%. On housing, the median home value is $144,500 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $951 per month, and 27.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35401.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
178 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
132 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35401, Tuscaloosa, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,878
Population
122.6
Area (sq mi)
325
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35401?
21.8
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$29,152
Median Household Income
-52% vs state
$18,050
Per Capita Income
43.5%
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
19,519
Total Housing Units
14,212
Occupied Units
5,307
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state
$951
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+22.2%
YoY Change (2024)
297
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+197%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35401 have increased 22.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 198 |
| 2021 | +3.3% | 204 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 237 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 243 |
| 2024 | +22.2% | 297 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,107 business establishments in ZIP 35401, employing approximately 23,977 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,339,683,000.
1,107
Businesses
23,977
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 178 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 149 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 132 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 75 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 64 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.6% |
| Information | 17 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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