ZIP Code 35475
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Northport · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 14,507
- Median income
- $108,559
- Median home value
- $334,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.2%
- Land area
- 555.8 sq mi
26/sq mi
▲ 42% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35475 in Northport, Alabama has a population of 14,507. The median household income is $108,559, which is 42% above the national average. Median home value is $334,000, 20% above the US average. 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35475 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 555.8 square miles in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,507 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 35475 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35475 sits at $108,559 (78% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $45,828. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $334,000 (89% above the state average) with median rent at $998 per month, and 92.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35475 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35475 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 35475
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35475.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 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 35475, Northport, 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
14,507
Population
555.8
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35475?
40.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.4%
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?
$108,559
Median Household Income
+78% vs state
$45,828
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,949
Total Housing Units
7,371
Occupied Units
578
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,000
Median Home Value
+89% vs state
$998
Median Rent
2002
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35475 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 156 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 171 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 188 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 211 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 219 |
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 177 business establishments in ZIP 35475, employing approximately 1,232 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,797,000.
177
Businesses
1,232
Employees
$47.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 35475 vs 35406 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35406 | Tuscaloosa, AL | 13,864 | 9.6 mi |
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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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