ZIP Code 35476
standardSource:
Northport · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 8,106
- Median income
- $61,154
- Median home value
- $221,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.2%
- Land area
- 14.2 sq mi
570/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.1
Chicago
ZIP code 35476 in Northport, Alabama has a population of 8,106. The median household income is $61,154, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $221,400, 20% below the US average. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35476 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.2 square miles in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 8,106 residents, producing a population density of 570 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 35476 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35476 sits at $61,154 (0% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,995. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $221,400 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $963 per month, and 41.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35476 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, 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 35476 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 35476
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35476.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Construction 43
Construction
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 41
Other services (except public administration)
41 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 35476, 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
8,106
Population
14.2
Area (sq mi)
570
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35476?
35.1
Median Age
42.5%
Male
57.5%
Female
4.8%
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?
$61,154
Median Household Income
+0% vs state
$29,995
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
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?
3,561
Total Housing Units
3,274
Occupied Units
287
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,400
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$963
Median Rent
1973
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35476 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +14.8% | 184 |
| 2021 | -3.9% | 177 |
| 2022 | +24.5% | 220 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 233 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 230 |
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 459 business establishments in ZIP 35476, employing approximately 9,752 people with a combined annual payroll of $416,928,000.
459
Businesses
9,752
Employees
$416.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 109 | 23.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 43 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.7% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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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