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Tuscaloosa, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35406

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,864
63/sq mi
$119,250
Median income
$481,600
Median home value
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tuscaloosa pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35406 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35406 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, home to 13,864 residents across 220.1 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35406 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,250 (96% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $66,727. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $481,600 (172% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,458 monthly, and 76.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35406 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tuscaloosa, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35406.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35406, Tuscaloosa, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,864

Population

220.1

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35406?

42.9

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.6%
African American 3.9%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$119,250

Median Household Income

+96% vs state

$66,727

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35406 ranks nationally

Tuscaloosa, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$119,250 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,537

Total Housing Units

7,865

Occupied Units

672

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$481,600

Median Home Value

+172% vs state

$1,458

Median Rent

1997

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35406 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 169
2021 +8.6% 183
2022 +9.1% 200
2023 +6.7% 214
2024 +3.5% 221

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 459 business establishments in ZIP 35406, employing approximately 5,849 people with a combined annual payroll of $388,350,000.

459

Businesses

5,849

Employees

$388.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 111 24.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 10.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 10.5%
Finance and insurance 42 9.2%
Retail trade 41 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 33 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 31 6.8%
Construction 23 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.6%
Wholesale trade 18 3.9%
Information 11 2.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35406 vs 35404 →

ZIP 35406 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35406 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35406 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35406 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35404 Tuscaloosa, AL 21,251 8.2 mi
35473 Northport, AL 14,909 7.8 mi
35475 Northport, AL 14,507 9.6 mi
35476 Northport, AL 8,106 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tuscaloosa County

35401 standard
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 39,878
35405 standard
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 37,661
35404 standard
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 21,251
35111 standard
Mc Calla, AL
Pop: 16,140
35473 standard
Northport, AL
Pop: 14,909
35475 standard
Northport, AL
Pop: 14,507

Related Areas

Tuscaloosa County Tuscaloosa, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35406 in? ▼
ZIP code 35406 (Tuscaloosa) is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Tuscaloosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tuscaloosa-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35406? ▼
ZIP code 35406 in Tuscaloosa, AL has a population of 13,864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35406? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35406 is $119,250, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35406? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35406 is $481,600, which is 73% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35406? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35406 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35406? ▼
ZIP code 35406 has 459 business establishments employing approximately 5,849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35406? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35406 are: Health care and social assistance (111), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49), Real estate and rental and leasing (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35406? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35406 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35406? ▼
In ZIP code 35406, 75.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35406? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35406 is 18.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35406? ▼
In ZIP code 35406, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35406? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35406 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.