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Northport, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35476

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

8,106
570/sq mi
$61,154
Median income
$221,400
Median home value
24.2%
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.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
570
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35476 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35476 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, home to 8,106 residents across 14.2 square miles, a density of 570 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35476 reports a modest median household income of $61,154 (0% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,995. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.4%. The typical home here is valued at $221,400 (25% above the state average); renters pay a median of $963 monthly, and 41.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35476, 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 35476

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northport, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35476.

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 35476, 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

8,106

Population

14.2

Area (sq mi)

570

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35476?

35.1

Median Age

42.5%

Male

57.5%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 40.9%
African American 47.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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

How ZIP 35476 ranks nationally

Northport, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,154 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

Owner 41.2%
Renter 58.8%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35476 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 35476 ranks #6 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 35476 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 35476 ranks #5 of 7 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
35473 Northport, AL 14,909 3.2 mi
35401 Tuscaloosa, AL 39,878 4.2 mi
35404 Tuscaloosa, AL 21,251 6.3 mi
35452 Coker, AL 3,880 6.4 mi
35405 Tuscaloosa, AL 37,661 8.3 mi
35406 Tuscaloosa, AL 13,864 10.3 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
35473 standard
Northport, AL
Pop: 14,909
35475 standard
Northport, AL
Pop: 14,507

Related Areas

Tuscaloosa County Northport, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35476 in? ▼
ZIP code 35476 (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 35476? ▼
ZIP code 35476 in Northport, AL has a population of 8,106 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35476? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35476 is $61,154, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35476? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35476 is $221,400, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35476? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35476 is African American at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35476? ▼
ZIP code 35476 has 459 business establishments employing approximately 9,752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35476? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35476 are: Retail trade (109), Accommodation and food services (60), Health care and social assistance (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35476? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35476 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 35476? ▼
In ZIP code 35476, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35476? ▼
In ZIP code 35476, approximately 41.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35476? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35476 is 22.5% 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.