ZIP Code 35480

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Ralph · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama

Population
1,343

8/sq mi

Median income
$88,200

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$251,500

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.3%

Median age 40.2

Land area
176.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 35480 in Ralph, Alabama has a population of 1,343. The median household income is $88,200, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $251,500, 10% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35480 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 176.7 square miles in Ralph, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,343 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 35480 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35480 sits at $88,200 (45% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,766. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $251,500 (42% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35480 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35480 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 →

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 35480, Ralph, 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

1,343

Population

176.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35480?

40.2

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.6%
African American 37.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$88,200

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$32,766

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

635

Total Housing Units

576

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

$251,500

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 35480, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,553,000.

16

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 31.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 25.0%

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 35480 vs 35463 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35463 Fosters, AL 1,749 7.8 mi
35469 Knoxville, AL 221 8.7 mi
35446 Buhl, AL 2,234 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35480 in?
ZIP code 35480 (Ralph) 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 35480?
ZIP code 35480 in Ralph, AL has a population of 1,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35480?
The median household income in ZIP 35480 is $88,200, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35480?
The median home value in ZIP 35480 is $251,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35480?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35480 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35480?
ZIP code 35480 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35480?
In ZIP code 35480, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 35480?
In ZIP code 35480, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35480?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35480 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ralph, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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