35473 ZIP Code
Northport, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35473 |
| City/Town: | Northport |
| County: | Tuscaloosa |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,844 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,047 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,921 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,481 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,500 |
| Land Area: | 25.8 sq miles
66.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.2693, -87.5855 |
Population Information (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,844 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,878 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,966 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,557 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,254 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,332 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,131 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,152 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,680 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,572 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,870 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 978 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,121 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,067 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 903 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 227 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $893 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,481 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,060 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 421 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,109 | 63.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,951 | 36.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,418 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 449 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 734 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,733 | 22.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,785 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,012 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,027 | 24.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,678 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35473 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,047 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,302 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,093 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,921 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,317 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,692 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 625 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,150 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,788 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,599 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 305 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,655 | 73.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,772 | 19.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 157 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 144 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,069 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 863 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,111 | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 433 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 650 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35473 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 678 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 291 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 692 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 660 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 660 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,185 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 851 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,986 | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 609 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 448 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35473 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,501 | 87.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 603 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 9 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 362 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35473 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 222 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 681 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,550 | 16.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 478 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 873 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 645 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 55 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 482 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 924 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,422 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 595 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 446 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 319 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.3% | 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 (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,867 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,143 | 76.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,130 | 30.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 895 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35473 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,516 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,210 | 27.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,668 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 261 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 57 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 824 | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35473 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,807 | 68.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 29 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 104 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 249 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 960 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 418 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 478 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 436 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35473 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 739 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,413 | 16.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,444 | 28.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,514 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,543 | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 545 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 173 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 110 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35473 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 121 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 885 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,573 | 18.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,649 | 43.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,008 | 23.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 245 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35473 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,663 | 33.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 50 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,315 | 65.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35473 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 476 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,683 | 33.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,927 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,974 | 24.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35473 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 271 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 123 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 404 | 7.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 879 | 17.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,377 | 46.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 851 | 16.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 157 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35473 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,423 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $456 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $893 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,060 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,143 | 51.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,676 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,407 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,912 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,534 | 31.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,253 | 28.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35473 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,058 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,963 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,259 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 354 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 469 | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,985 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35473 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,034 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 277 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 403 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,979 | 39.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 825 | 16.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,550 | 30.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,179 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 990 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,762 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,205 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 193 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,555 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,457 | 45.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35473 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,369 | 82.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,794 | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,544 | 55.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,138 | 40.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 752 | 26.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 112 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35473 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,879 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 206 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 965 | 468.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 965 | 468.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 965 | 468.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 125 | 60.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 37 | 18.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 599 | 290.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 73 | 35.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35473 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,287 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,020 | 93.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,267 | 6.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 808 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 332 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 55 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 72 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35473 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,060 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,520 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Northport, AL35473