County ProfileAL
Tuscaloosa County
Population: 227,036 · 24 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
227,036
People
Median age
32.8
Housing
Total households
90,052
Income
Median household income
$66,231
Housing
Total housing units
104,290
Employment
Employment rate
58.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.3%
County details
Local time 01:18:19(CT)| Name | Tuscaloosa |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 24total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 18 Standard5 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 205, 659 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 33.2902197, -87.5227834 |
| Land area | 1,320.9 sq miles(3,421 km²) |
Map of Tuscaloosa county, Alabama with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Tuscaloosa County
Compare the largest cities in Tuscaloosa County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 99,600 | $51,464 | 9ZIPs |
| Northport | 31,125 | $80,913 | 3ZIPs |
| Mc Calla | 18,852 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Duncanville | 4,587 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cottondale | 3,130 | $44,877 | 1ZIPs |
| Brookwood | 2,504 | $81,394 | 1ZIPs |
| Buhl | 2,354 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Vance | 2,092 | $94,545 | 1ZIPs |
| Coaling | 2,035 | $81,370 | 1ZIPs |
| Ralph | 1,976 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Fosters | 1,818 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Coker | 904 | $55,313 | 1ZIPs |
| Elrod | 701 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Echola | 75 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Tuscaloosa County
Review the most populated postal areas across Tuscaloosa County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35405 | Tuscaloosa | $62,301 | 45,155 |
| 35401 | Tuscaloosa | $29,152 | 41,852 |
| 35404 | Tuscaloosa | $48,932 | 20,982 |
| 35475 | Northport | $108,559 | 20,164 |
| 35111 | Mc Calla | $86,463 | 18,852 |
| 35473 | Northport | $69,657 | 17,888 |
| 35406 | Tuscaloosa | $119,250 | 16,664 |
| 35453 | Cottondale | $68,533 | 12,682 |
| 35476 | Northport | $61,154 | 8,697 |
| 35490 | Vance | $87,813 | 5,257 |
| 35456 | Duncanville | $56,574 | 4,587 |
| 35444 | Brookwood | $69,207 | 4,467 |
| 35452 | Coker | $70,962 | 4,371 |
| 35446 | Buhl | $39,313 | 2,354 |
| 35480 | Ralph | $88,200 | 1,976 |
| 35463 | Fosters | $59,464 | 1,818 |
| 35458 | Elrod | $64,688 | 701 |
| 35487 | Tuscaloosa | — | 529 |
| 35457 | Echola | — | 75 |
| 35402 | Tuscaloosa | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS