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 Low-density area
- $59,464
- Median income Below-median income area
- $226,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,363. The poverty rate is 7.4%, with unemployment at 8.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $226,000 (28% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 93.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscaloosa County, so 35463 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 35463
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fosters, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35463.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35463?
39.2
Median Age
41.9%
Male
58.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$59,464
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$28,363
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35463 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Fosters, 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)
$59,464 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
744housing units
744
Total Housing Units
586
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,000
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35463 vs 35480 →
ZIP 35463 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
- 35405
Tuscaloosa (35405)
37,661 residents
- 35474 6,180
Moundville (35474)
6,180 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
- 35469 221
Knoxville (35469)
221 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35463 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35463 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
- 35474
Moundville (35474)
$87,933 median income
- 35405
Tuscaloosa (35405)
$62,301 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 35463 ranks #4 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 35463, 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 (1,749 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 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.
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