Alabama · City Profile
Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa sits in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 132,138 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Tuscaloosa has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $241,875 and median asking rent runs around $1,052 per month. Median household income hovers around $62,582. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Tuscaloosa
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35401 | Tuscaloosa | 39,168 | $27,497 | $132,400 |
| 35402 | Tuscaloosa | 0 | — | — |
| 35403 | Tuscaloosa | 0 | — | — |
| 35404 | Tuscaloosa | 23,373 | $44,676 | $182,400 |
| 35405 | Tuscaloosa | 49,196 | $60,210 | $214,200 |
| 35406 | Tuscaloosa | 19,062 | $117,945 | $438,500 |
| 35407 | Tuscaloosa | 0 | — | — |
| 35486 | Tuscaloosa | 0 | — | — |
| 35487 | Tuscaloosa | 1,339 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Tuscaloosa?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $241,875, and median rent is $1,052. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.