35463 ZIP Code — Fosters, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35463 is located in Fosters, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 57.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,130 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35463

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $196,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,559. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 35463 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,130

population

57.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35463 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35463

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35463. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fosters	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35480 Ralph (6.3 mi) 35401 Tuscaloosa (7 mi) 35405 Tuscaloosa (7 mi) 35476 Northport (10.3 mi) 35474 Moundville (10.7 mi) 35446 Buhl (11.6 mi) 35487 Tuscaloosa (11.7 mi) 35404 Tuscaloosa (13.5 mi) 35452 Coker (14.1 mi) 35473 Northport (14.2 mi) 35456 Duncanville (14.3 mi) 35457 Echola (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,130
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	57.40 sq mi
Water area	3.32 sq mi
Latitude	33.0838
Longitude	-87.6693
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	36.2%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,130

Population

People per sq mi

30.3

Median age

$75,559

Median household income

$25,749

Per capita income

$196,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

816

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

256

25–34

288

35–44

45–54

100

128

55–59

143

60–64

104

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	413	19.4%
18 and over	1,717	80.6%
65 and over	290	13.6%
Median age	30.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.5%

White 39.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,288	60.5%
White	842	39.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.2%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	27.5%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$75,559

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 38.3%

$200k–$300k 35.8%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$196,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	34.7%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	49.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	89.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	400	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	78	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	109	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	112	16.0%
Households with children under 18	260	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	44.2%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.4%	39.3%
Married	40.6%	41.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	6.7%
Divorced	12.1%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	14.0%
Kindergarten	10	2.3%
Elementary school	153	35.0%
High school	81	18.5%
College / grad school	132	30.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.2%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 8.6%

Construction 8.5%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Professional & management 4.9%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	32.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.4%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.3%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	29.0%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,991	93.5%
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)	2,130	100.0%
Born in same state	2,130	100.0%
Born in different state	1,883	88.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	597	28%
Italian	64	3%
French	35	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	9	0.4%
Irish	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35463

What city is ZIP code 35463 in?

ZIP code 35463 is primarily assigned to Fosters, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35463 in?

ZIP code 35463 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35463 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 35463 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35463?

14% 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 35463?

18% of residents in ZIP code 35463 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35463 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 35463 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 35463 in?

ZIP code 35463 observes the CST timezone.