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 Moderate-density area
- $119,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $481,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35406 (Tuscaloosa, AL) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.6 in 2023 to 221.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,727. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $481,600 (172% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,458.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscaloosa County, so 35406 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$66,727
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35406 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Tuscaloosa, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$119,250 Top 3% higher than 97% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,537housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 35404
Tuscaloosa (35404)
21,251 residents
- 35473
Northport (35473)
14,909 residents
- 35475
Northport (35475)
14,507 residents
- 35406
Tuscaloosa (35406)
13,864 residents
- 35476 8,106
Northport (35476)
8,106 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35406 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35406 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35406
Tuscaloosa (35406)
$119,250 median income
- 35475
Northport (35475)
$108,559 median income
- 35473
Northport (35473)
$69,657 median income
- 35476
Northport (35476)
$61,154 median income
- 35404
Tuscaloosa (35404)
$48,932 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35406, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,864 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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