35473 ZIP Code — Northport, AL
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
ZIP code 35473 is located in Northport, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 25.77 square miles and serves a population of 19,844 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35473
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $70,047. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,844
population
25.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35473 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35473
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Northport | Acceptable |
| Northport | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35476 Northport (4 mi)
35487 Tuscaloosa (4.6 mi)
35452 Coker (5.8 mi)
35404 Tuscaloosa (6.4 mi)
35401 Tuscaloosa (7.4 mi)
35406 Tuscaloosa (8 mi)
35446 Buhl (9.7 mi)
35457 Echola (10.9 mi)
35405 Tuscaloosa (11.6 mi)
35475 Northport (12.1 mi)
35453 Cottondale (13.8 mi)
35453 Cottondale (13.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,844 |
| Population density | 770 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 25.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2764 |
| Longitude | -87.5834 |
| 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 | 40.6% | 46.9% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 29.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 19.8% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
19,844
Population
770
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$70,047
Median household income
$34,495
Per capita income
$232,500
Median home value
$893
Median monthly rent
63.4%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
5,530
Housing units
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
775
Under 5
782
624
5–9
630
663
10–14
669
563
15–19
568
1,071
20–24
1,081
1,334
25–34
1,346
1,280
35–44
1,292
931
45–54
939
487
55–59
491
558
60–64
563
1,029
65–74
1,038
449
75–84
454
113
85+
114
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,665 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 15,179 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,197 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.8%
Black or African American
18.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,655 | 70.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,772 | 18.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,069 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 863 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 144 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.6% | 46.9% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 29.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 19.8% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
8.4%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
10.6%
$100k–$150k
24.6%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $70,047 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
17.2%
$200k–$300k
46.5%
$300k–$500k
16.7%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,500 |
| Median rent / month | $893 |
| Owner occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter occupied | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 68.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.0% |
| Electricity | 65.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,143 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 598 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,407 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,912 | 23.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,534 | 31.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,253 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.8% | 26.0% |
| Married | 52.9% | 54.5% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 277 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 403 | 8.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,979 | 39.3% |
| High school | 825 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,550 | 30.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Manufacturing
16.0%
Professional & management
9.5%
Retail trade
9.0%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Wholesale trade
4.9%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.3% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 3.8% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
18.3%
Under 18 years
37.7%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
64.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 990 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 46.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,287 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 301 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 103 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 55 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,879 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 18,673 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 13,985 | 70.5% |
| Foreign born | 206 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 965 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 325 | 33.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,184 | 16% |
| French | 2,442 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 1,425 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 139 | 0.7% |
| German | 47 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35473
What city is ZIP code 35473 in?
ZIP code 35473 is primarily assigned to Northport, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35473 in?
ZIP code 35473 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35473?
18% of residents in ZIP code 35473 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 35473?
ZIP code 35473 has an estimated population of 19,844 residents, with a density of 770 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35473?
The median home value in ZIP code 35473 is $232,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35473?
The median household income in ZIP code 35473 is $70,047, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35473 in?
ZIP code 35473 observes the CST timezone.