35405 ZIP Code — Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
ZIP code 35405 is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 52.89 square miles and serves a population of 49,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35405
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 $214,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $60,210.
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 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
49,196
population
52.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35405 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35405
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | Acceptable |
| Tuscaloosa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35401 Tuscaloosa (5.6 mi)
35463 Fosters (7 mi)
35487 Tuscaloosa (7.5 mi)
35456 Duncanville (7.8 mi)
35404 Tuscaloosa (8 mi)
35476 Northport (8.6 mi)
35453 Cottondale (10.7 mi)
35453 Cottondale (10.7 mi)
35474 Moundville (11.5 mi)
35473 Northport (11.6 mi)
35480 Ralph (13.1 mi)
35446 Buhl (14.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,196 |
| Population density | 930 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 52.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1101 |
| Longitude | -87.5521 |
| 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 | 44.3% | 46.9% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 29.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 19.8% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
49,196
Population
930
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$60,210
Median household income
$33,722
Per capita income
$214,200
Median home value
$1,030
Median monthly rent
53.4%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
13,066
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,311
Under 5
1,518
1,375
5–9
1,592
1,335
10–14
1,546
1,278
15–19
1,480
2,113
20–24
2,445
3,958
25–34
4,582
2,768
35–44
3,204
2,662
45–54
3,081
1,206
55–59
1,395
1,381
60–64
1,599
2,093
65–74
2,422
1,005
75–84
1,164
317
85+
366
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,021 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 39,175 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,367 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
53.2%
White
38.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
2.3%
Two or more races
2.2%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 26,768 | 53.2% |
| White | 19,564 | 38.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,148 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1,145 | 2.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,130 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 488 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 101 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.3% | 46.9% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 29.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 19.8% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
6.1%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
10.3%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $60,210 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
25.4%
$200k–$300k
38.6%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,030 |
| Owner occupied | 53.4% |
| Renter occupied | 46.6% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 57.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.3% |
| Electricity | 65.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,755 | 44.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 669 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,783 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,551 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,727 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,886 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.5% | 39.6% |
| Married | 49.7% | 42.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
30.3%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 303 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 435 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,762 | 38.9% |
| High school | 1,723 | 14.1% |
| College / grad school | 5,004 | 40.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Manufacturing
18.6%
Retail trade
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Professional & management
5.8%
Construction
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
4.3%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Public administration
3.5%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.4% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 24.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.4% |
| Carpool | 13.3% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 3.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
18.5%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
30.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.3% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,667 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,367 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,043 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 460 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 318 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 245 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,569 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 47,258 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 37,630 | 76.5% |
| Foreign born | 311 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,627 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 819 | 50.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,606 | 5.3% |
| French | 2,506 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 1,557 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 163 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35405
What city is ZIP code 35405 in?
ZIP code 35405 is primarily assigned to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35405 in?
ZIP code 35405 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
What is the population of ZIP code 35405?
ZIP code 35405 has an estimated population of 49,196 residents, with a density of 930 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35405?
The median home value in ZIP code 35405 is $214,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35405?
The median household income in ZIP code 35405 is $60,210, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35405 in?
ZIP code 35405 observes the CST timezone.