ZIP Code 35446

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Buhl · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama

Population
2,234

14/sq mi

Median income
$39,313

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,200

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.9%

Median age 34

Land area
157.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 35446 in Buhl, Alabama has a population of 2,234. The median household income is $39,313, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $158,200, 43% below the US average. 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35446 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.3 square miles in Buhl, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,234 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 35446 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35446 sits at $39,313 (35% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $22,562. The poverty rate stands at 24.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $158,200 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35446 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35446 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 35446

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35446.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35446, Buhl, 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

2,234

Population

157.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35446?

34.0

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

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?

$39,313

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$22,562

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%

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

What does housing look like?

767

Total Housing Units

727

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$158,200

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$818

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 35446, employing approximately 52 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,722,000.

13

Businesses

52

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 23.1%
Manufacturing 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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 35446 vs 35457 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35457 Echola, AL 82 5.7 mi
35452 Coker, AL 3,880 5.8 mi
35401 Tuscaloosa, AL 39,878 8.4 mi
35480 Ralph, AL 1,343 9.7 mi
35463 Fosters, AL 1,749 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35446 in?
ZIP code 35446 (Buhl) 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 35446?
ZIP code 35446 in Buhl, AL has a population of 2,234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35446?
The median household income in ZIP 35446 is $39,313, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35446?
The median home value in ZIP 35446 is $158,200, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35446 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35446?
ZIP code 35446 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 52 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35446?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35446 are: Construction (3), Manufacturing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35446?
In ZIP code 35446, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35446?
In ZIP code 35446, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35446 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Buhl, AL

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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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