35453 ZIP Code
Cottondale, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35453 |
| City/Town: | Cottondale |
| County: | Tuscaloosa |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,130 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,949 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,454 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,991 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,400 |
| Land Area: | 90.4 sq miles
234.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.1617, -87.3736 |
Population Information (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,130 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,114 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,016 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 992 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 788 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 601 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 545 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 995 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,884 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,341 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,887 | 15.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 715 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 853 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,139 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 236 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 154 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $881 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,991 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,348 | 87.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 643 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,660 | 84.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 688 | 15.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,209 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 283 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 671 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,352 | 40.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,494 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,006 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 802 | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 601 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35453 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,949 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,931 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,694 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,454 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,193 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,721 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 472 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,316 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,614 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 850 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 257 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,253 | 68.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,902 | 23.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 165 | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 76 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 263 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 471 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 540 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 744 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 343 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 401 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35453 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 169 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 108 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 216 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 490 | 11.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 513 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 926 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 796 | 18.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 678 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 273 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 179 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35453 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,158 | 90.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 279 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 5 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 138 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35453 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 128 | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 522 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,557 | 27.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 73 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 405 | 7.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 210 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 30 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 260 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 415 | 7.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,532 | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 235 | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 158 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 196 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 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 (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,214 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,851 | 73.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,961 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 916 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35453 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,686 | 84.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,295 | 29.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 995 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 420 | 9.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 99 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 521 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35453 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,257 | 65.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 31 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 239 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 55 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 87 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 216 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,106 | 22.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35453 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 108 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 463 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,318 | 26.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 940 | 18.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 451 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 780 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 480 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 392 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 48 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 11 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35453 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 16 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 119 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 805 | 16.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,223 | 64.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 720 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 108 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35453 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 942 | 21.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 148 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,223 | 74.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35453 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 27 | 0.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 919 | 21.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,772 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,630 | 37.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35453 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 537 | 14.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 521 | 14.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 481 | 13.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 756 | 20.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 856 | 23.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 439 | 12.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 60 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35453 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,182 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $415 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $881 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,348 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,538 | 58.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 965 | 22.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 604 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 795 | 18.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,701 | 39.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,109 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35453 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,875 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,376 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,816 | 57.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 117 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 558 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,322 | 27.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35453 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,441 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 102 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 207 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 997 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 474 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 661 | 27.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,334 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 637 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,130 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,010 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 221 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,183 | 58.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 606 | 30.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35453 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,556 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,422 | 11.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 671 | 47.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 630 | 44.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 101 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 121 | 8.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35453 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,850 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 105 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 280 | 266.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 280 | 266.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 280 | 266.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 17 | 16.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 202 | 192.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35453 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,138 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,551 | 94.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 587 | 5.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 503 | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 37 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 47 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35453 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,348 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,155 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Cottondale, AL35453