35487 ZIP Code — Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
ZIP code 35487 is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 0.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35487
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.
1,339
population
0.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35487 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35487
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35487. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | Acceptable |
| Tuscaloosa | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35404 Tuscaloosa (2.7 mi)
35476 Northport (3.8 mi)
35473 Northport (4.6 mi)
35401 Tuscaloosa (5 mi)
35405 Tuscaloosa (7.5 mi)
35452 Coker (9.3 mi)
35406 Tuscaloosa (9.8 mi)
35453 Cottondale (10 mi)
35453 Cottondale (10 mi)
35446 Buhl (11.7 mi)
35463 Fosters (11.7 mi)
35456 Duncanville (12.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,339 |
| Population density | 11,158 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.2182 |
| Longitude | -87.5453 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 205 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,339
Population
11,158
People per sq mi
19.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$2,587
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
18.1%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
704
15–19
434
104
20–24
64
20
25–34
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 115 | 8.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,224 | 91.4% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.1%
Black or African American
14.6%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,021 | 75.1% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 14.6% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 30 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 1.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 98.3% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,339 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
59.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.0%
Retail trade
10.3%
Information
6.2%
Other services
5.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.8% |
| Service | 22.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.2% |
| Government | 27.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 48.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 23.1% |
| Work from home | 28.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.8 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 93.3% |
| Public insurance | 1.1% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,339 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 11 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,292 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,281 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 379 | 28.3% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 47 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 40.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 200 | 14.9% |
| Italian | 46 | 3.4% |
| English | 45 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 32 | 2.4% |
| French | 24 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35487
What city is ZIP code 35487 in?
ZIP code 35487 is primarily assigned to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35487 in?
ZIP code 35487 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
What is the population of ZIP code 35487?
ZIP code 35487 has an estimated population of 1,339 residents, with a density of 11,066 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 35487 in?
ZIP code 35487 observes the CST timezone.