35456 ZIP Code — Duncanville, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35456 is located in Duncanville, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 81.28 square miles and serves a population of 4,639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35456

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 $169,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $51,325. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 35456 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,639

population

81.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Duncanville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35453 Cottondale (6.9 mi) 35453 Cottondale (6.9 mi) 35405 Tuscaloosa (7.8 mi) 35404 Tuscaloosa (10.6 mi) 35487 Tuscaloosa (12.1 mi) 35401 Tuscaloosa (12.9 mi) 35474 Moundville (13.1 mi) 35034 Brent (13.6 mi) 35463 Fosters (14.3 mi) 35490 Vance (14.8 mi) 35476 Northport (14.9 mi) 35184 West Blocton (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,639
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	81.28 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	33.0770
Longitude	-87.4225
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	49.7%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,639

Population

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$51,325

Median household income

$24,061

Per capita income

$169,300

Median home value

$969

Median monthly rent

67.5%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,499

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

169

5–9

189

185

10–14

206

140

15–19

156

240

20–24

269

319

25–34

356

346

35–44

386

152

45–54

170

101

55–59

112

60–64

250

65–74

279

157

75–84

176

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,037	22.4%
18 and over	3,602	77.6%
65 and over	888	19.1%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%

Black or African American 16.6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,679	78.5%
Black or African American	780	16.6%
Two or more races	163	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	47	1%
Asian	11	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$51,325

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.4%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,300
Median rent / month	$969
Owner occupied	67.5%
Renter occupied	32.5%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	7.5%
3 bedrooms	68.5%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.7%
Electricity	84.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Wood	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	713	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	180	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	326	19.1%
Female householder, no spouse	488	28.6%
Households with children under 18	453	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	660	38.7%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	43.4%
Married	44.6%	33.8%
Separated	1.3%	3.3%
Widowed	6.9%	9.9%
Divorced	17.2%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	1.9%
Kindergarten	90	7.0%
Elementary school	530	41.0%
High school	291	22.5%
College / grad school	359	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Retail trade 11.1%

Professional & management 10.3%

Construction 6.7%

Information 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	24.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.7%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	21.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 53.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	278	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,496	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,602	99.2%
Born in same state	4,560	98.3%
Born in different state	3,530	76.1%
Foreign born	42	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	37	0.8%
Not a US citizen	11	29.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	585	12.6%
French	396	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	383	8.3%
Polish	62	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35456

What city is ZIP code 35456 in?

ZIP code 35456 is primarily assigned to Duncanville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35456 in?

ZIP code 35456 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35456?

9% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 35456?

23% of residents in ZIP code 35456 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35456 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 35456 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35456?

The median home value in ZIP code 35456 is $169,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 35456 in?

ZIP code 35456 observes the CST timezone.