ZIP Code 35406
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Tuscaloosa · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 13,864
- Median income
- $119,250
- Median home value
- $481,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 67.5%
- Land area
- 220.1 sq mi
63/sq mi
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 73% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
Chicago
ZIP code 35406 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has a population of 13,864. The median household income is $119,250, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $481,600, 73% above the US average. 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 220.1 square miles in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 13,864 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 35406 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35406 sits at $119,250 (96% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $66,727. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $481,600 (172% above the state average) with median rent at $1,458 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 35406
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35406.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
111 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 establishments
- Finance and insurance 42
Finance and insurance
42 establishments
- Retail trade 41
Retail trade
41 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 35406, 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
13,864
Population
220.1
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35406?
42.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
11.5%
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?
$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
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?
8,537
Total Housing Units
7,865
Occupied Units
672
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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