35401 ZIP Code
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35401 |
| City/Town: | Tuscaloosa |
| County: | Tuscaloosa |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,168 |
| Median Household Income: | $27,497 |
| Per Capita Income: | $11,679 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,315 |
| Median Home Value: | $132,400 |
| Land Area: | 40.1 sq miles
103.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.1791, -87.6153 |
Population Information (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,168 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,716 | 45.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,452 | 54.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,501 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,196 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,372 | 3.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 9,379 | 23.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 8,356 | 21.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,472 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,212 | 8.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,401 | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,413 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,804 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,497 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,100 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 465 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $132,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $885 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,315 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,671 | 65.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 6,644 | 34.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,144 | 32.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,527 | 67.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,364 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 661 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,877 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,853 | 33.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,294 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,106 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,718 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,855 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $27,497 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $43,363 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,192 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $11,679 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,286 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,428 | 88.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,858 | 11.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,596 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,758 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,915 | 20.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 733 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,047 | 43.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,414 | 49.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 804 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 394 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,454 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 902 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,739 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 352 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 390 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 84 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 913 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,436 | 19.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,573 | 12.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,966 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,512 | 11.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,572 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,530 | 12.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 745 | 5.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 883 | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 231 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 223 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,407 | 72.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,153 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 863 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 380 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,069 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 78 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 476 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,668 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 129 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,969 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 495 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 130 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 441 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 657 | 4.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,349 | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,766 | 19.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,017 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 253 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 36.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,287 | 90.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,414 | 64.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,947 | 33.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,133 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,585 | 67.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,243 | 33.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,070 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,233 | 9.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,112 | 8.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,716 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,681 | 39.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 314 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 884 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 892 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,648 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,665 | 13.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,765 | 24.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 459 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,260 | 22.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,418 | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,386 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,417 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,827 | 14.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,112 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,080 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,108 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,643 | 8.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 719 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,420 | 22.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,534 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,366 | 33.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,018 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 258 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,385 | 26.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 239 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,972 | 70.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,070 | 16.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,861 | 46.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,811 | 22.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,929 | 15.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 450 | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,051 | 25.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 939 | 22.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 512 | 12.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 577 | 13.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 261 | 6.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 323 | 7.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,202 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $393 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $885 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,671 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,897 | 15.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 302 | 2.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,177 | 33.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,034 | 47.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,184 | 17.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,263 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,643 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,585 | 74.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,299 | 14.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 243 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,302 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 13,559 | 86.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,812 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 177 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 284 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,017 | 10.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 771 | 4.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 15,563 | 82.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,063 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,277 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,420 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,597 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 364 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,861 | 62.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,372 | 29.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,649 | 65.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 13,350 | 34.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,422 | 33.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 8,636 | 64.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 5,085 | 38.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 292 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,687 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 324 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,481 | 457.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,481 | 457.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,481 | 457.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 76 | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 41 | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 625 | 192.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 1.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,667 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,930 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,737 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 595 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 607 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 430 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 105 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,671 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,831 | 85.5% | 89.4% |
Tuscaloosa, AL35401