Coker, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35452
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,880
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,962
- Median income Near-median income area
- $187,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Coker pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35452 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 35452 (Coker, AL) rose +18.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.2 in 2023 to 263.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35452 covers 134.7 square miles in Coker, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,880 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35452 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,962 (16% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,919. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 0.6%. Median home value is $187,300 (6% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,286; 91.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscaloosa County, so 35452 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 35452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coker, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35452.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 35452, Coker, 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
3,880
Population
134.7
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35452?
40.8
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
3.4%
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?
$70,962
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$35,919
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35452 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Coker, 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)
$70,962 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
1,768housing units
1,768
Total Housing Units
1,674
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,286
Median Rent
1992
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
+18.1%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35452 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 162 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 175 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 193 |
| 2023 | +15.3% | 223 |
| 2024 | +18.1% | 264 |
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 42 business establishments in ZIP 35452, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,890,000.
42
Businesses
170
Employees
$7.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 33.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.1% |
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 35452 vs 35457 →
ZIP 35452 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
- 35473 14,909
Northport (35473)
14,909 residents
- 35476 8,106
Northport (35476)
8,106 residents
- 35452 3,880
Coker (35452)
3,880 residents
- 35446 2,234
Buhl (35446)
2,234 residents
- 35458 594
Elrod (35458)
594 residents
- 35457 82
Echola (35457)
82 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35452 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35452 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35452
Coker (35452)
$70,962 median income
- 35473
Northport (35473)
$69,657 median income
- 35458
Elrod (35458)
$64,688 median income
- 35476
Northport (35476)
$61,154 median income
- 35446
Buhl (35446)
$39,313 median income
- 35401
Tuscaloosa (35401)
$29,152 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35452 ranks the highest of 6 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 35452, 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 (3,880 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Tuscaloosa County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35452 in?
ZIP code 35452 (Coker) 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 35452?
ZIP code 35452 in Coker, AL has a population of 3,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35452?
The median household income in ZIP 35452 is $70,962, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35452?
The median home value in ZIP 35452 is $187,300, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35452?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35452 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35452?
ZIP code 35452 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35452?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35452 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35452?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35452 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 35452?
In ZIP code 35452, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 35452?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35452 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35452?
In ZIP code 35452, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35452?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35452 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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