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Northport, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35475

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

14,507
26/sq mi
$108,559
Median income
$334,000
Median home value
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Northport pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35475 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35475 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, home to 14,507 residents across 555.8 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35475 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,559 (78% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $45,828. Local economic indicators show a 2.3% poverty rate alongside 2.7% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35475, plus 6 more within Tuscaloosa County, give a clearer read than the 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 35475

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northport, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35475.

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 35475, 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

14,507

Population

555.8

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35475?

40.3

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

How ZIP 35475 ranks nationally

Northport, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,559 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$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

More ZIP Codes in Tuscaloosa County

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Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 39,878
35405 standard
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Pop: 37,661
35404 standard
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Pop: 21,251
35111 standard
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Pop: 16,140
35473 standard
Northport, AL
Pop: 14,909
35406 standard
Tuscaloosa, AL
Pop: 13,864

Related Areas

Tuscaloosa County Northport, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35475 in? ▼
ZIP code 35475 (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 35475? ▼
ZIP code 35475 in Northport, AL has a population of 14,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35475? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35475 is $108,559, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35475? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35475 is $334,000, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35475? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35475 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35475? ▼
ZIP code 35475 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 1,232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35475? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35475 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (21), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35475? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35475 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 35475? ▼
In ZIP code 35475, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 35475? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35475 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35475? ▼
In ZIP code 35475, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35475? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35475 is 2.3% 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.