ZIP Code 35405
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Tuscaloosa · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 37,661
- Median income
- $62,301
- Median home value
- $234,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.3%
- Land area
- 123.2 sq mi
306/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35405 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has a population of 37,661. The median household income is $62,301, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $234,000, 16% below the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35405 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.2 square miles in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 37,661 residents, producing a population density of 306 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 35405 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35405 sits at $62,301 (2% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $36,235. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $234,000 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,061 per month, and 54.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35405 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 35.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35405 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 35405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35405.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
105 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 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 35405, 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
37,661
Population
123.2
Area (sq mi)
306
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35405?
35.3
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
4.9%
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?
$62,301
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$36,235
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 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?
22,891
Total Housing Units
20,701
Occupied Units
2,190
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,000
Median Home Value
+32% vs state
$1,061
Median Rent
1993
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
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35405 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 143 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 152 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 174 |
| 2023 | -2.5% | 170 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 192 |
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 704 business establishments in ZIP 35405, employing approximately 9,210 people with a combined annual payroll of $369,795,000.
704
Businesses
9,210
Employees
$369.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 151 | 21.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 105 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 63 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.3% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.1% |
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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