35404 ZIP Code
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35404 |
| City/Town: | Tuscaloosa |
| County: | Tuscaloosa |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,373 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,676 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,760 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,305 |
| Median Home Value: | $182,400 |
| Land Area: | 16.7 sq miles
43.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.2152, -87.4834 |
Population Information (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,373 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,861 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,512 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,303 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,258 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,483 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,231 | 9.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,106 | 17.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,645 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,722 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,152 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,062 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 977 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,472 | 6.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 753 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 209 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $182,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $974 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,305 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,343 | 73.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,962 | 26.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,073 | 48.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,270 | 51.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,992 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 402 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 982 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,325 | 33.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,050 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 907 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,925 | 14.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,401 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35404 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,676 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,561 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,879 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,760 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,152 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,158 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 900 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,842 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,662 | 77.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,040 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 456 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,131 | 51.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,845 | 42.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 360 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 240 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 793 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 786 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,630 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,416 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 151 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35404 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,079 | 12.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 286 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 849 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,123 | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,257 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,161 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 796 | 9.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 980 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 462 | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 350 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35404 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,069 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,123 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 225 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 73 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 56 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 544 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35404 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 204 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 830 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,287 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,864 | 16.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 186 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 46 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 240 | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,020 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,131 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,608 | 14.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 422 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 235 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.8% | 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 (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,982 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,996 | 64.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,454 | 36.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,098 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35404 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,821 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,307 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,361 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 567 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 624 | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,139 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35404 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,197 | 54.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 135 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 393 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 690 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 481 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 919 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,835 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 655 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35404 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,747 | 15.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,794 | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,003 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,134 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,148 | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 993 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,363 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 580 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 523 | 4.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35404 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 62 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,003 | 8.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,114 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,892 | 43.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,817 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 417 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35404 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,438 | 29.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 145 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,719 | 68.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35404 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 309 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,225 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,980 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,829 | 21.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35404 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 340 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 401 | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 965 | 23.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 596 | 14.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,258 | 30.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 292 | 7.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 194 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35404 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,264 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $433 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $974 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.38 |
Households (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,343 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,730 | 32.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,174 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,428 | 29.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,868 | 34.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,344 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,749 | 21.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.58 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35404 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,938 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,735 | 57.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,027 | 30.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 132 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 925 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,303 | 43.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35404 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,687 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 556 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 169 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,360 | 27.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,412 | 16.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,190 | 48.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,194 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,181 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,080 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,608 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 105 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,579 | 60.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 924 | 35.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35404 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,731 | 80.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,477 | 19.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,001 | 67.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,382 | 30.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 723 | 16.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 94 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35404 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,245 | 95.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 169 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,128 | 667.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,128 | 667.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,128 | 667.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 36 | 21.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 8.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 715 | 423.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 4.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35404 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,070 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,233 | 91.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,837 | 8.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,392 | 6.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 286 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 134 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35404 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,343 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,886 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
Tuscaloosa, AL35404