35458 ZIP Code — Elrod, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35458 is located in Elrod, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 28.77 square miles and serves a population of 912 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35458

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 35458 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

912

population

28.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35458 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35458

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35458. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elrod	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35457 Echola (6.1 mi) 35452 Coker (8.8 mi) 35466 Gordo (9.2 mi) 35446 Buhl (10 mi) 35473 Northport (14 mi) 35481 Reform (14.4 mi) 35476 Northport (14.9 mi) 35475 Northport (16.4 mi) 35401 Tuscaloosa (17.5 mi) 35487 Tuscaloosa (18 mi) 35555 Fayette (18.5 mi) 35406 Tuscaloosa (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	912
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	28.77 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	33.3768
Longitude	-87.7931
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	52.6%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.9%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

912

Population

People per sq mi

21.0

Median age

Median household income

$32,535

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

232

Housing units

35.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	25.7%
18 and over	678	74.3%
65 and over	111	12.2%
Median age	21.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Two or more races 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	830	87.8%
Two or more races	82	8.7%
Hispanic or Latino	33	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.9%	4.0%	4.4%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 31.1%

$200k+ 34.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	31.1%
$200k+	34.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 39.7%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 42.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	4.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.6%
2010–2019	28.6%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	28.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.8%
Electricity	95.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	83.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	37	16.2%
Households with children under 18	180	78.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	34.2%
Average household size	4.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.5%	51.6%
Married	60.5%	40.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.4%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 11.3%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 35.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	35.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	2.6%
Elementary school	136	29.5%
High school	184	39.9%
College / grad school	129	28.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 35.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 24.8%

Professional & management 20.0%

Education & healthcare 9.4%

Construction 6.6%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	57.5%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	32.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	55.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	27.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	912	100.0%
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)	912	100.0%
Born in same state	912	100.0%
Born in different state	528	57.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	543	59.5%
Arab	46	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	30	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35458

What city is ZIP code 35458 in?

ZIP code 35458 is primarily assigned to Elrod, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35458 in?

ZIP code 35458 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35458 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 35458 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 35458 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 35458 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35458?

ZIP code 35458 has an estimated population of 912 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35458 in?

ZIP code 35458 observes the CST timezone.