35446 ZIP Code — Buhl, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35446 is located in Buhl, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 60.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35446

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,357. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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 10% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 35446 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,162

population

60.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35446 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35446

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buhl	Acceptable
Buhl	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35457 Echola (3.9 mi) 35452 Coker (5 mi) 35476 Northport (7.9 mi) 35401 Tuscaloosa (8.9 mi) 35473 Northport (9.7 mi) 35458 Elrod (10 mi) 35480 Ralph (10.1 mi) 35466 Gordo (10.7 mi) 35463 Fosters (11.6 mi) 35487 Tuscaloosa (11.7 mi) 35405 Tuscaloosa (14.3 mi) 35404 Tuscaloosa (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,162
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	60.73 sq mi
Water area	0.76 sq mi
Latitude	33.2383
Longitude	-87.7455
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	55.4%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,162

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$50,357

Median household income

$21,051

Per capita income

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

628

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

202

25–34

227

134

35–44

151

142

45–54

158

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	545	25.2%
18 and over	1,617	74.8%
65 and over	162	7.5%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.3%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,951	87.3%
Two or more races	177	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	72	3.2%
Black or African American	28	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
Median income	$50,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.6%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	1.5%
Single-family detached	41.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	52.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	26.0%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	430	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	28	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	56	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	224	30.4%
Households with children under 18	310	42.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	19.0%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	14.4%
Married	60.2%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	7.2%
Widowed	1.6%	14.2%
Divorced	11.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.0%
Kindergarten	117	21.1%
Elementary school	146	26.4%
High school	108	19.5%
College / grad school	161	29.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%

Construction 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Other services 7.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	1.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	31.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.1%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 20.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.6%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,019	93.4%
Spanish	24	1.2%
Other Indo-European	24	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,126	98.3%
Born in same state	2,126	98.3%
Born in different state	1,715	79.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.7%
Not a US citizen	14	38.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	578	26.7%
French	116	5.4%
Italian	87	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.2%
Norwegian	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35446

What city is ZIP code 35446 in?

ZIP code 35446 is primarily assigned to Buhl, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35446 in?

ZIP code 35446 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35446?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35446 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35446 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35446?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35446 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35446?

ZIP code 35446 has an estimated population of 2,162 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35446 in?

ZIP code 35446 observes the CST timezone.