35476 ZIP Code — Northport, AL
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
ZIP code 35476 is located in Northport, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 6.90 square miles and serves a population of 8,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35476
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,200. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $60,347. Poverty affects 23% 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 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,240
population
6.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35476 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35476
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35476. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Northport | Acceptable |
| Northport | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35401 Tuscaloosa (3.5 mi)
35487 Tuscaloosa (3.8 mi)
35473 Northport (4 mi)
35452 Coker (6.1 mi)
35404 Tuscaloosa (6.5 mi)
35446 Buhl (7.9 mi)
35405 Tuscaloosa (8.6 mi)
35463 Fosters (10.3 mi)
35457 Echola (10.3 mi)
35406 Tuscaloosa (11.6 mi)
35480 Ralph (13.1 mi)
35453 Cottondale (13.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,240 |
| Population density | 1,194 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2238 |
| Longitude | -87.6107 |
| 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 | 53.6% | 46.9% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 29.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.1% | 19.8% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
8,240
Population
1,194
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$60,347
Median household income
$26,058
Per capita income
$178,200
Median home value
$920
Median monthly rent
36.0%
Home ownership
23.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
1,473
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
267
Under 5
327
184
5–9
227
241
10–14
297
215
15–19
264
226
20–24
278
679
25–34
834
460
35–44
565
359
45–54
441
135
55–59
165
301
60–64
369
264
65–74
324
198
75–84
244
169
85+
207
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,884 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 6,356 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,406 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
53.3%
White
42%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,452 | 53.3% |
| White | 3,509 | 42% |
| Two or more races | 278 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.6% | 46.9% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 29.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.1% | 19.8% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
11.0%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
9.6%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
25.4%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $60,347 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
34.7%
$200k–$300k
23.6%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,200 |
| Median rent / month | $920 |
| Owner occupied | 36.0% |
| Renter occupied | 64.0% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 55.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 15.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.6% |
| Electricity | 68.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 880 | 28.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 137 | 4.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 401 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,694 | 54.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 913 | 29.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 618 | 19.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.5% | 38.1% |
| Married | 36.1% | 25.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 16.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 19.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.5%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 159 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 0.9% |
| Elementary school | 822 | 36.2% |
| High school | 361 | 15.9% |
| College / grad school | 910 | 40.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Retail trade
9.9%
Professional & management
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
4.7%
Public administration
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Other services
2.5%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Information
0.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.5% |
| Service | 20.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.7% |
| Government | 25.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 16.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 3.6% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
23.2%
Under 18 years
42.6%
18 and over
16.7%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
32.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| High blood pressure | 42.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 32.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.8% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 18.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 246 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 14.9% |
| 65 and over | 47.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.6% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 7.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,646 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 96 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 95 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,986 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 7,965 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 6,189 | 75.1% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 254 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 22 | 8.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 740 | 9% |
| French | 457 | 5.5% |
| Italian | 164 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 5 | 0.1% |
| English | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35476
What city is ZIP code 35476 in?
ZIP code 35476 is primarily assigned to Northport, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35476 in?
ZIP code 35476 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Is ZIP code 35476 mostly rentals?
64% of occupied units in ZIP code 35476 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35476?
23% of residents in ZIP code 35476 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35476?
The median home value in ZIP code 35476 is $178,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 35476?
ZIP code 35476 has an estimated population of 8,240 residents, with a density of 1,194 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 35476 in?
ZIP code 35476 observes the CST timezone.