35475 ZIP Code — Northport, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35475 is located in Northport, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 202.27 square miles and serves a population of 18,908 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35475

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 $279,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $98,313. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35475 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,908
population
202.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35475 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35475

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35475. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Northport Acceptable
Northport Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35406 Tuscaloosa (7.3 mi) 35473 Northport (12.1 mi) 35546 Berry (12.6 mi) 35452 Coker (14.3 mi) 35487 Tuscaloosa (15.7 mi) 35404 Tuscaloosa (15.8 mi) 35476 Northport (16.1 mi) 35458 Elrod (16.4 mi) 35444 Brookwood (16.9 mi) 35006 Adger (17.1 mi) 35457 Echola (17.9 mi) 35579 Oakman (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 18,908
Population density 93 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 125
Geography
Land area 202.27 sq mi
Water area 7.33 sq mi
Latitude 33.4438
Longitude -87.5197
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 27.0% 46.9% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 33.8% 29.2% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 35.2% 19.8% 18.0%
Over $200k 4.0% 4.0% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

18,908
Population
93
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$98,313
Median household income
$40,058
Per capita income
$279,000
Median home value
$832
Median monthly rent
92.8%
Home ownership
2.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
6,898
Housing units
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
527
Under 5
539
450
5–9
461
811
10–14
830
715
15–19
732
576
20–24
590
986
25–34
1,010
1,378
35–44
1,412
1,355
45–54
1,388
669
55–59
685
567
60–64
581
765
65–74
783
528
75–84
540
15
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184,50323.8%
18 and over14,40576.2%
65 and over2,64614.0%
Median age39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%
Black or African American 2.5%
Two or more races 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White18,10395.1%
Black or African American4712.5%
Two or more races2661.4%
Hispanic or Latino1220.6%
Asian460.2%
Other race220.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.0% 46.9% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 33.8% 29.2% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 35.2% 19.8% 18.0%
Over $200k 4.0% 4.0% 4.4%
Under $10k 1.7%
$10k–$15k 2.2%
$15k–$25k 3.2%
$25k–$35k 4.7%
$35k–$50k 10.0%
$50k–$75k 15.0%
$75k–$100k 16.7%
$100k–$150k 24.0%
$150k–$200k 13.0%
$200k+ 9.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.7%
$10k–$15k2.2%
$15k–$25k3.2%
$25k–$35k4.7%
$35k–$50k10.0%
$50k–$75k15.0%
$75k–$100k16.7%
$100k–$150k24.0%
$150k–$200k13.0%
$200k+9.5%
Median income$98,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%
$50k–$100k 1.3%
$100k–$150k 2.6%
$150k–$200k 16.9%
$200k–$300k 25.8%
$300k–$500k 33.1%
$500k–$1M 9.4%
$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$279,000
Median rent / month$832
Owner occupied92.8%
Renter occupied7.2%
Vacant9.2%
Single-family detached85.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes13.7%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.80

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–201921.9%
2000–200932.9%
1990–199916.4%
1980–198911.2%
1970–19798.7%
1960–19694.5%
1950–19591.6%
1940–19490.7%
1939 or earlier1.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.8%
2 bedrooms9.1%
3 bedrooms56.1%
4 bedrooms30.9%
5+ bedrooms3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle20.1%
2 vehicles43.3%
3 or more35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas22.6%
Electricity73.2%
Propane / LP gas2.9%
Wood1.2%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4,93473.7%
Cohabiting couple1852.8%
Male householder, no spouse5748.6%
Female householder, no spouse1,00415.0%
Households with children under 183,07545.9%
Households with seniors (65+)1,73225.9%
Average household size2.82

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.4%20.4%
Married68.3%64.6%
Separated1.1%0.8%
Widowed0.8%6.2%
Divorced8.5%8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.8%
HS graduate 28.4%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 12.7%
Bachelor's degree 20.1%
Graduate / professional 12.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.8%
Bachelor's or higher32.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2696.0%
Kindergarten1092.4%
Elementary school1,94043.2%
High school1,07624.0%
College / grad school1,09524.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%
Manufacturing 13.2%
Professional & management 12.5%
Construction 9.0%
Retail trade 7.6%
Other services 7.5%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Public administration 5.2%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Information 1.6%
Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.8%
Service13.8%
Sales & office21.1%
Natural resources & construction8.6%
Production & transportation13.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.7%
Government20.2%
Self-employed6.3%
Unpaid family workers0.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.6%
Carpool10.6%
Public transit0.1%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.3%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)27.7

Poverty

All people 2.7%
Under 18 years 3.5%
18 and over 2.4%
Married-couple families 0.9%
Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.2%
Retirement income27.1%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP2.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.1%
High blood pressure35.0%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart disease5.5%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis26.6%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer5.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.1%
Binge drinking18.8%
No physical activity23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.3%
Depression25.8%
Fair or poor health13.8%
Poor mental health16.2%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist69.8%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans7114.9%
Disability%
Any disability15.9%
Under 184.3%
18–64 years13.1%
65 and over48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.0%
Public insurance23.6%
No insurance4.5%
Uninsured under 193.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only17,84294.4%
Spanish600.3%
Other Indo-European200.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander400.2%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)18,64798.6%
Born in same state18,61898.5%
Born in different state14,94579.0%
Foreign born290.2%
Naturalized citizen2611.4%
Not a US citizen15559.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab6,13332.4%
French1,8589.8%
Italian1,0405.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish1891%
German1050.6%
English940.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.4%
Internet access97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35475

What city is ZIP code 35475 in?

ZIP code 35475 is primarily assigned to Northport, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35475 in?

ZIP code 35475 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35475 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 35475 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35475?

ZIP code 35475 has an estimated population of 18,908 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35475?

The median household income in ZIP code 35475 is $98,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35475?

The median home value in ZIP code 35475 is $279,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35475 in?

ZIP code 35475 observes the CST timezone.

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