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Northport, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35473

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

14,909
230/sq mi
$69,657
Median income
$272,800
Median home value
36.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Northport pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
230
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35473 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35473 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, home to 14,909 residents across 64.9 square miles, a density of 230 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35473 reports a modest median household income of $69,657 (14% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,803. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $272,800 (54% above the state average), median rent at $967 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tuscaloosa County, letting you compare 35473 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 35473

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northport, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35473.

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 35473, Northport, 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

14,909

Population

64.9

Area (sq mi)

230

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35473?

38.9

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.3%
African American 22.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$69,657

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$37,803

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35473 ranks nationally

Northport, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,657 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,314

Total Housing Units

7,990

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$272,800

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$967

Median Rent

1991

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35473 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 149
2021 +11.2% 166
2022 +9.9% 182
2023 +1.3% 184
2024 +11.9% 206

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 239 business establishments in ZIP 35473, employing approximately 2,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,685,000.

239

Businesses

2,122

Employees

$105.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 42 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 36 15.1%
Construction 32 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 10.0%
Retail trade 23 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.6%
Finance and insurance 9 3.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 3.8%
Wholesale trade 6 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.5%
Manufacturing 5 2.1%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%

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 35473 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 35473 ranks #3 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 35473 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 35473 ranks #3 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
35476 Northport, AL 8,106 3.2 mi
35452 Coker, AL 3,880 5.9 mi
35401 Tuscaloosa, AL 39,878 7.4 mi
35404 Tuscaloosa, AL 21,251 6.8 mi
35406 Tuscaloosa, AL 13,864 7.8 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
35475 standard
Northport, AL
Pop: 14,507
35406 standard
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 13,864

Related Areas

Tuscaloosa County Northport, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35473 in? ▼
ZIP code 35473 (Northport) 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 35473? ▼
ZIP code 35473 in Northport, AL has a population of 14,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35473? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35473 is $69,657, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35473? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35473 is $272,800, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35473? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35473 is White at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35473? ▼
ZIP code 35473 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 2,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35473? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35473 are: Health care and social assistance (42), Other services (except public administration) (36), Construction (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35473? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35473 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 35473? ▼
In ZIP code 35473, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35473? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35473 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35473? ▼
In ZIP code 35473, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35473? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35473 is 15.9% 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.