ZIP Code 35444
standardSource:
Brookwood · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 3,699
- Median income
- $69,207
- Median home value
- $181,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.4%
- Land area
- 385.3 sq mi
10/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.9
Chicago
ZIP code 35444 in Brookwood, Alabama has a population of 3,699. The median household income is $69,207, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $181,500, 35% below the US average. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35444 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 385.3 square miles in Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 3,699 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 35444 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35444 sits at $69,207 (14% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,344. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $181,500 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $934 per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35444 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35444 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 35444
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35444.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 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 35444, Brookwood, 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
3,699
Population
385.3
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35444?
36.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
2.4%
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?
$69,207
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$34,344
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 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?
1,879
Total Housing Units
1,686
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,500
Median Home Value
+2% vs state
$934
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
+20.2%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35444 have increased 20.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +11.4% | 162 |
| 2020 | +0.5% | 163 |
| 2021 | +5.1% | 171 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 206 |
| 2024 | — | 215 |
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 67 business establishments in ZIP 35444, employing approximately 2,966 people with a combined annual payroll of $261,402,000.
67
Businesses
2,966
Employees
$261.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 19.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 13.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.5% |
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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