PlainZIP

Duncanville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35456

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,759
17/sq mi
$56,574
Median income
$202,300
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duncanville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35456 covers 219.8 square miles in Duncanville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,759 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35456 reports a modest median household income of $56,574 (7% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,699. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $202,300 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,157 monthly, and 73.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tuscaloosa County, letting you compare 35456 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 35456

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duncanville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35456.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35456, Duncanville, 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

3,759

Population

219.8

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35456?

39.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 18.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$56,574

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$33,699

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35456 ranks nationally

Duncanville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,574 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,786

Total Housing Units

1,566

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$202,300

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,157

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

+16.8%

YoY Change (2024)

159

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+59%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35456 have increased 16.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.4% 121
2020 -1.1% 120
2021 +12.9% 135
2022 +16.8% 158
2024 – 159

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 46 business establishments in ZIP 35456, employing approximately 656 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,313,000.

46

Businesses

656

Employees

$33.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 32.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 8.7%
Manufacturing 3 6.5%
Retail trade 3 6.5%

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 35456 vs 35453 →

ZIP 35456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35456 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35456 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35453 Cottondale, AL 11,127 7.8 mi
35405 Tuscaloosa, AL 37,661 7.9 mi
35474 Moundville, AL 6,180 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tuscaloosa County

35401 standard
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 39,878
35405 standard
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 37,661
35404 standard
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 21,251
35111 standard
Mc Calla, AL
Pop: 16,140
35473 standard
Northport, AL
Pop: 14,909
35475 standard
Northport, AL
Pop: 14,507

Related Areas

Tuscaloosa County Duncanville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35456 in? ▼
ZIP code 35456 (Duncanville) 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 35456? ▼
ZIP code 35456 in Duncanville, AL has a population of 3,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35456? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35456 is $56,574, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35456? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35456 is $202,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35456? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35456 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35456? ▼
ZIP code 35456 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35456? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35456 are: Construction (15), Transportation and warehousing (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35456? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35456 increased by 16.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. 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 35456? ▼
In ZIP code 35456, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 35456? ▼
In ZIP code 35456, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35456? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35456 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.