PlainZIP

Fosters, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35463

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

1,749
11/sq mi
$59,464
Median income
$226,000
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fosters pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35463 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35463 covers 157.6 square miles in Fosters, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,749 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35463 reports a modest median household income of $59,464 (2% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,363. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.5%. Median home value sits at $226,000 (28% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35463 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 35463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fosters, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35463.

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 35463, Fosters, 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

1,749

Population

157.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35463?

39.2

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.7%
African American 41.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$59,464

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$28,363

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35463 ranks nationally

Fosters, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,464 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 42.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

744

Total Housing Units

586

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$226,000

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

1990

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2022)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35463 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +6.6% 132
2019 +8.5% 143
2020 +1.4% 145
2021 +18.3% 172
2022 +7.6% 185

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 35463, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,044,000.

15

Businesses

99

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 26.7%
Construction 3 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35463 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 35463 ranks #5 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 35463 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 35463 ranks #4 of 6 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
35480 Ralph, AL 1,343 7.8 mi
35401 Tuscaloosa, AL 39,878 8.1 mi
35469 Knoxville, AL 221 8.4 mi
35405 Tuscaloosa, AL 37,661 9.0 mi
35446 Buhl, AL 2,234 10.7 mi
35474 Moundville, AL 6,180 11.3 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 Fosters, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35463 in? ▼
ZIP code 35463 (Fosters) 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 35463? ▼
ZIP code 35463 in Fosters, AL has a population of 1,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35463? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35463 is $59,464, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35463? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35463 is $226,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35463? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35463 is White at 56.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35463? ▼
ZIP code 35463 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35463? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35463 are: Retail trade (4), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35463? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35463 increased by 7.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 35463? ▼
In ZIP code 35463, 42.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 35463? ▼
In ZIP code 35463, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35463? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35463 is 7.4% 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.