ZIP Code 35401 Demographics & Data

All About Tuscaloosa, AL (ZIP Code 35401)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 35401

The ZIP Code 35401 is associated with the city of Tuscaloosa in Alabama in Tuscaloosa County in the U.S. The median household income is $26,216, while about 27% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in 35401 is estimated to at 22.7 years, and about 12.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. About 81.8% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $14,533. The current population estimate is 37,705.

Population in 35401

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 35401 is 37,705.

Tuscaloosa, AL

The 35401 ZIP Code is associated with Tuscaloosa, AL in Tuscaloosa County.

Area Codes associated with 35401

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 35401 include 205.

Sunrise / Sunset in 35401

Sunrise: 6:46 am
Sunset: 4:44 pm
Sunrise in 35401 6:46 am
Sunrise in 35401 4:44 pm

Weather forecast for 35401

Tonight's forecast for 35401: Clear, with a low around 19. North wind 0 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 35401

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 35401 Fair

Internet in 35401

About 67.3% of households in ZIP Code 35401 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 77.4% have a computer.

Gender in 35401

Males comprise about 48.2% of the overall population in ZIP Code 35401, while females account for approximately 51.8%.

Health Insurance in 35401

Approximately 13.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 35401 (Tuscaloosa, AL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 35401

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35401, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 35401 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35401 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (50.5%), followed by White (46.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 35401

Industry Percent
White 46.7%
Black or African American 50.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 35401

The median household income in ZIP Code 35401 is $26,216, while the region's mean household income is $40,055. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $14,533. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35401 of $14,533 is approximately 47.96% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 27.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately186.32% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.8% of the population in 35401 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.3% of 35401 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 35401

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 22.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 10.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.5%
$200,000 or more per year 1.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 35401

In ZIP Code 35401, 81.8% of the population graduated high school, while 24.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.9% in this Tuscaloosa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 35401

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.9%
Some college, no degree 18.1%
Associate's degree 3.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree 11.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 35401

Residents of ZIP Code 35401 are younger than average. The median age of 22.7 years in ZIP Code 35401 is approximately 40.42% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.9% of the population in 35401 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 17.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 35401 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 35401

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.7%
5 to 9 years 4.4%
10 to 14 years 3.8%
15 to 19 years 24.9%
20 to 24 years 17.9%
25 to 34 years 11.9%
35 to 44 years 8.2%
45 to 54 years 7.6%
55 to 59 years 3.0%
60 to 64 years 4.7%
65 to 74 years 5.9%
75 to 84 years 2.6%
85 years and over 1.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 35401

In ZIP Code 35401, 94.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Tuscaloosa County region.

Language Spoken in 35401

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.9%
Spanish 2.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.8%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 35401

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35401, an estimated 12.3% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 12.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 5.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Tuscaloosa County region.

Age of Housing in 35401

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 5.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 11.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 35401

In 35401, 43.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.3 minutes. Approximately 32.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35401 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 35401 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 35401

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 6.0%
Manufacturing 10.6%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 11.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.3%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 15.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 1.7%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 35401 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 35401

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 35401 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35401 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35401 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 35401

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 86.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 35401

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 35401 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35401 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.28 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.16% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.88% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes electricity rates in 35401 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 35401

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 35401 11.74¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.07¢/kWh
Alabama
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 35401

Month ZIP Code 35401 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.53 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.64 3 6.31
Mar 5.3 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.62 5.13 7.3
May 5.74 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.7 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.58 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.84 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.91 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.52 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.02 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.92 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 35401. This visualizes solar power levels in 35401 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.