35480 ZIP Code — Ralph, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35480 is located in Ralph, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 61.03 square miles and serves a population of 1,828 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35480

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 $229,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $100,000. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 35480 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,828

population

61.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ralph	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35463 Fosters (6.3 mi) 35446 Buhl (10.1 mi) 35401 Tuscaloosa (10.9 mi) 35405 Tuscaloosa (13.1 mi) 35476 Northport (13.1 mi) 35457 Echola (13.5 mi) 35452 Coker (14.4 mi) 35474 Moundville (15.2 mi) 35487 Tuscaloosa (15.9 mi) 35466 Gordo (16 mi) 35473 Northport (16.8 mi) 35462 Eutaw (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,828
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	61.03 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	33.0951
Longitude	-87.7769
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	20.4%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	49.4%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,828

Population

People per sq mi

28.0

Median age

$100,000

Median household income

$30,965

Per capita income

$229,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

566

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

168

15–19

177

20–24

25–34

110

35–44

116

151

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	475	26.0%
18 and over	1,353	74.0%
65 and over	196	10.7%
Median age	28.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.9%

Black or African American 46.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	926	49.9%
Black or African American	868	46.8%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.5%
Two or more races	21	1.1%
Other race	13	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.4%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	49.4%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	33.3%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$100,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 50.6%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.9%
2000–2009	38.5%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	8.2%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	48.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	91.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	335	68.4%
Cohabiting couple	24	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	44	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	87	17.8%
Households with children under 18	178	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	22.4%
Average household size	3.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	38.3%
Married	49.5%	46.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.4%
Divorced	7.6%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 30.4%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	2.2%
Kindergarten	53	7.3%
Elementary school	189	26.1%
High school	289	39.9%
College / grad school	177	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.2%

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Professional & management 10.8%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Retail trade 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Other services 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 53.1%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	16.2%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,767	96.7%
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)	1,796	98.2%
Born in same state	1,791	98.0%
Born in different state	1,623	88.8%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.8%
Not a US citizen	27	84.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	171	9.4%
French	158	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	110	6%
English	14	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35480

What city is ZIP code 35480 in?

ZIP code 35480 is primarily assigned to Ralph, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35480 in?

ZIP code 35480 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35480 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 35480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35480?

23% of residents in ZIP code 35480 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35480?

ZIP code 35480 has an estimated population of 1,828 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35480?

The median household income in ZIP code 35480 is $100,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35480 in?

ZIP code 35480 observes the CST timezone.