ZIP Code 35456

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Duncanville · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama

Population
3,759

17/sq mi

Median income
$56,574

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$202,300

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.5%

Median age 39.8

Land area
219.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 35456 in Duncanville, Alabama has a population of 3,759. The median household income is $56,574, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $202,300, 27% below the US average. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35456 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 219.8 square miles in Duncanville, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 3,759 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 35456 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35456 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $202,300 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,157 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35456 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35456 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 35456

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,759

Population

219.8

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Duncanville, 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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