ZIP Code 35404
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Tuscaloosa · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 21,251
- Median income
- $48,932
- Median home value
- $197,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.3%
- Land area
- 43.4 sq mi
489/sq mi
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.6
Chicago
ZIP code 35404 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has a population of 21,251. The median household income is $48,932, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $197,500, 29% below the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35404 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.4 square miles in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 21,251 residents, producing a population density of 489 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 35404 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35404 sits at $48,932 (20% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,483. The poverty rate stands at 24.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $197,500 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $1,072 per month, and 43.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35404 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35404 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 35404
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35404.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 37
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 26
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 35404, 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
21,251
Population
43.4
Area (sq mi)
489
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35404?
29.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
7.4%
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?
$48,932
Median Household Income
-20% vs state
$28,483
Per Capita Income
24.9%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 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?
11,334
Total Housing Units
8,639
Occupied Units
2,695
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,500
Median Home Value
+12% vs state
$1,072
Median Rent
1985
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35404 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 156 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 170 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 190 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 199 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 202 |
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 416 business establishments in ZIP 35404, employing approximately 9,362 people with a combined annual payroll of $439,033,000.
416
Businesses
9,362
Employees
$439.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 113 | 27.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 16 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.9% |
| Information | 8 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.7% |
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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