Tuscaloosa, AL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 35401 serves a portion of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. This community is home to approximately 26,223 residents, with a median age of 38.4 years. The median household income of $32,181 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $189,867 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 64% owner-occupied and 36% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Tuscaloosa is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 103 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 46% and an unemployment rate of 5.8%, 35401 reflects the economic character of Tuscaloosa County in Alabama.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 26,223 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,687 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $32,181 | ↓ 52% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $189,867 | ↓ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 103 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 17.1% | ↑ 50% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 46% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 38.4 yrs | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 64% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 36% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,800 | — |