35444 ZIP Code — Brookwood, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35444 is located in Brookwood, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 150.12 square miles and serves a population of 4,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35444

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,750. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,012

population

150.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brookwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35490 Vance (8.1 mi) 35006 Adger (8.2 mi) 35111 Mc Calla (9.8 mi) 35188 Woodstock (11.3 mi) 35406 Tuscaloosa (12.4 mi) 35453 Cottondale (13.2 mi) 35453 Cottondale (13.2 mi) 35023 Bessemer (13.2 mi) 35184 West Blocton (15.6 mi) 35404 Tuscaloosa (16 mi) 35475 Northport (16.9 mi) 35022 Bessemer (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,012
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	150.12 sq mi
Water area	3.55 sq mi
Latitude	33.3316
Longitude	-87.2590
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,012

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$58,750

Median household income

$29,741

Per capita income

$163,000

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,491

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

161

15–19

177

107

20–24

117

353

25–34

389

309

35–44

340

212

45–54

233

140

55–59

154

127

60–64

139

178

65–74

197

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	733	18.3%
18 and over	3,279	81.7%
65 and over	535	13.3%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Black or African American 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 3.1%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,617	87.3%
Black or African American	176	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	132	3.2%
Two or more races	128	3.1%
Other race	86	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$58,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,000
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	12.9%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	28.9%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	9.7%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	63.5%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	84.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	948	60.2%
Cohabiting couple	97	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	234	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	295	18.7%
Households with children under 18	517	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	368	23.4%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	23.4%
Married	60.9%	49.7%
Separated	0.4%	1.7%
Widowed	4.0%	8.6%
Divorced	10.6%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	4.9%
Kindergarten	44	5.7%
Elementary school	284	36.5%
High school	264	33.9%
College / grad school	148	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Public administration 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 11.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	219	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,869	96.4%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	10	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,967	98.9%
Born in same state	3,955	98.6%
Born in different state	2,993	74.6%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	45	1.1%
Not a US citizen	13	28.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	515	12.8%
Arab	351	8.7%
Italian	290	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	79	2%
English	24	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	93.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35444

What city is ZIP code 35444 in?

ZIP code 35444 is primarily assigned to Brookwood, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35444 in?

ZIP code 35444 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35444?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35444?

The median home value in ZIP code 35444 is $163,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 35444?

ZIP code 35444 has an estimated population of 4,012 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35444?

The median household income in ZIP code 35444 is $58,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35444 in?

ZIP code 35444 observes the CST timezone.