35406 ZIP Code — Tuscaloosa, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35406 is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 80.92 square miles and serves a population of 19,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35406

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 $438,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($117,945) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 33% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 35406 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,062

population

80.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35406 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35406

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35406. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tuscaloosa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35475 Northport (7.3 mi) 35473 Northport (8 mi) 35404 Tuscaloosa (9.1 mi) 35487 Tuscaloosa (9.8 mi) 35476 Northport (11.6 mi) 35444 Brookwood (12.4 mi) 35452 Coker (12.8 mi) 35453 Cottondale (13.2 mi) 35453 Cottondale (13.2 mi) 35401 Tuscaloosa (14.4 mi) 35006 Adger (16 mi) 35490 Vance (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,062
Population density	236 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	80.92 sq mi
Water area	5.97 sq mi
Latitude	33.3460
Longitude	-87.4734
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	19.9%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	20.1%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

19,062

Population

236

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$117,945

Median household income

$61,523

Per capita income

$438,500

Median home value

$1,320

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

6,603

Housing units

69.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

495

Under 5

468

712

5–9

672

640

10–14

605

487

15–19

460

789

20–24

745

933

25–34

881

1,275

35–44

1,204

1,338

45–54

1,263

636

55–59

601

636

60–64

600

1,194

65–74

1,127

443

75–84

418

226

85+

214

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,287	22.5%
18 and over	14,775	77.5%
65 and over	3,622	19.0%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Asian 5.5%

Black or African American 4.6%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	16,368	83.5%
Asian	1,070	5.5%
Black or African American	904	4.6%
Two or more races	585	3%
Hispanic or Latino	547	2.8%
Other race	135	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	20.1%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k+ 20.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	25.5%
$150k–$200k	14.5%
$200k+	20.2%
Median income	$117,945

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 41.9%

$500k–$1M 35.4%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$438,500
Median rent / month	$1,320
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.5%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	32.8%
4 bedrooms	30.9%
5+ bedrooms	14.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	57.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,834	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	131	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	850	11.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,810	23.7%
Households with children under 18	2,434	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,544	33.4%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	19.6%
Married	66.3%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	2.1%	9.0%
Divorced	3.4%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 8.3%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 34.6%

Graduate / professional 34.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	69.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	349	6.6%
Kindergarten	339	6.4%
Elementary school	2,014	38.3%
High school	895	17.0%
College / grad school	1,665	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.1%

Professional & management 11.0%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Retail trade 6.3%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Other services 2.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.9%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	3.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 44.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	77.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	7.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,144	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.3%
Public insurance	25.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,099	94.9%
Spanish	523	2.9%
Other Indo-European	271	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	70	0.4%
Other languages	182	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,395	91.3%
Born in same state	17,263	90.6%
Born in different state	11,578	60.7%
Foreign born	132	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,667	8.7%
Not a US citizen	683	41.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,177	16.7%
Italian	1,712	9%
Arab	1,558	8.2%
English	154	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	41	0.2%
Polish	37	0.2%
Dutch	10	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35406

What city is ZIP code 35406 in?

ZIP code 35406 is primarily assigned to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35406 in?

ZIP code 35406 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35406?

70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35406?

The median home value in ZIP code 35406 is $438,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35406?

The median household income in ZIP code 35406 is $117,945, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 35406?

ZIP code 35406 has an estimated population of 19,062 residents, with a density of 236 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35406 in?

ZIP code 35406 observes the CST timezone.