ZIP Code 35463
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Fosters · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 1,749
- Median income
- $59,464
- Median home value
- $226,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.3%
- Land area
- 157.6 sq mi
11/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.2
Chicago
ZIP code 35463 in Fosters, Alabama has a population of 1,749. The median household income is $59,464, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $226,000, 19% below the US average. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35463 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.6 square miles in Fosters, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,749 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 35463 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35463 sits at $59,464 (2% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,363. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $226,000 (28% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 93.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35463 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 35463
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,363
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
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.
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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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