ZIP Code 35405: Population, Income, Housing

State: AL

Total population: 49,420 Household income: $62,301 Rent: $1,061

Overview

Total population

49,420

Rent

$1,061

Year built

1993

Household income

$62,301

Per capita income

$36,235

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

38.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Alabama

County

Tuscaloosa County

City

Tuscaloosa

Total population

49,420

Adults over 25

32,736

Total households

20,701

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$62,301

Per capita income

$36,235

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

38.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,061

Year built

1993

Households that rent

45.6%

Households that own

54.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

35.5%

Black

55.2%

Asian

2.2%

Two or more races

4.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

24,340 (93.8%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

1,617 (6.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

28.1%

High school graduate or GED

30.3%

Some college or associate degree

11.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

30.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 35405 with: Tuscaloosa County, AL Alabama United States

ZIP 35405

Total population49,420

Rent$1,061

Year built1993

Household income$62,301

Per capita income$36,235

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Tuscaloosa County, AL

Total population237,552

Rent$1,037

Year built1992

Household income$66,231

Per capita income$35,007

Poverty rate16.8%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Alabama State

Total population5,086,768

Rent$1,007

Year built1986

Household income$63,999

Per capita income$36,087

Poverty rate15.6%

Unemployment rate3.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP35405	CountyTuscaloosa, AL	StateAlabama	CountryUnited States
Total population	49,420	237,552	5,086,768	334,922,499
Rent	$1,061	$1,037	$1,007	$1,413
Year built	1993	1992	1986	1980
Household income	$62,301	$66,231	$63,999	$80,734
Per capita income	$36,235	$35,007	$36,087	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.8%	16.8%	15.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.9%	3.1%	4%

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Summary for 35405

Rent & Income

In 35405, the typical monthly rent is $1,061 and the typical household income is $62,301. Rent here is higher than Alabama, and household income is similar to Alabama. The estimated poverty rate is 13.8%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 45.6% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. Around 38.8% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 30.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 35405 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 35405 — Poverty

How ZIP 35405 compares in Alabama (29 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,061	8 / 29	from lower rent	$820 – $1,542
Household income	$62,301	18 / 29	from higher income	$29,152 – $124,516
Poverty rate	13.8%	15 / 29	from lower poverty	2.6% – 43.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Alabama with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 35405

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 35405 ranks 8th out of 29 ZIP Codes in Alabama. Statewide, values range from $820 in ZIP 35630 up to $1,542 in ZIP 35749.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 18th out of 29 ZIP Codes. Across Alabama, figures vary from $29,152 in ZIP 35401 up to $124,516 in ZIP 35226.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 35405 places 15th out of 29 ZIP Codes. Throughout Alabama, numbers span from 2.6% in ZIP 35173 up to 43.5% in ZIP 35401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 35405 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,061 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 35405

Annual Household Income: $62,301

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 35405

Estimated Rate: 13.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 35405

In ZIP Code 35405, households that rent: 9,446 (45.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,446	45.6%
Owner-Occupied	11,255	54.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 35405

In ZIP Code 35405, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,665 (38.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,665	38.8%
Other renter households	5,781	61.2%
Total renter households	9,446	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 35405

Less than High School: 9,193 people (28.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,923 people (30.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,697 people (11.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,923 people (30.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 32,736

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.