Buhl, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35446
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,234
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,313
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buhl pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35446 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35446 covers 157.3 square miles in Buhl, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,234 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35446 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,313 (35% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,562. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $158,200 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $818; 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscaloosa County, so 35446 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 35446
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buhl, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35446.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 35446, Buhl, 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
2,234
Population
157.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35446?
34.0
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
4.7%
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?
$39,313
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$22,562
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35446 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Buhl, 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)
$39,313 12th percentile higher than 12% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
767housing units
767
Total Housing Units
727
Occupied Units
40
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,200
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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 35446 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35401
Tuscaloosa (35401)
39,878 residents
- 35452 3,880
Coker (35452)
3,880 residents
- 35446 2,234
Buhl (35446)
2,234 residents
- 35463 1,749
Fosters (35463)
1,749 residents
- 35480 1,343
Ralph (35480)
1,343 residents
- 35457 82
Echola (35457)
82 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35446 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35446 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35480
Ralph (35480)
$88,200 median income
- 35452
Coker (35452)
$70,962 median income
- 35463
Fosters (35463)
$59,464 median income
- 35446
Buhl (35446)
$39,313 median income
- 35401 $29,152
Tuscaloosa (35401)
$29,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35446 ranks #4 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 35446, 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 (2,234 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 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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