| City: | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Names to Avoid: | University Of Al |
| County: | Tuscaloosa County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:46:57 PM |
| Population: | 529 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 205 / 659 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 33.2182, -87.5453 |
| Land Area: | 0.121 sq mi |
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The University of Alabama, the state's flagship public research institution known as "The Capstone," operates under dedicated ZIP code 35487 in Tuscaloosa County. Founded in 1831 when Tuscaloosa served as the state capital, the university held its first classes on April 18 of that year with four professors and 52 students under Harvard-educated President Alva Woods. Most of the original campus was destroyed by Union forces in April 1865, though the Gorgas House, President's Mansion, and Maxwell Hall survived. This unique postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The 0.5-square-mile campus boundary encompasses a portion of the larger university grounds. Postal records identify 26 ZIP+4 delivery codes routing to the University of Alabama, reflecting the institution's mail processing needs for its campus operations. Today, UA ranks among the nation's fastest-growing flagships with more than 42,000 students, and the Carnegie Foundation classifies it as an R1 research institution.
The 2020 Census counted 529 residents within this ZIP code. A median age of 20.4 years confirms the student-dominated population, with 491 people (93%) living in non-institutional group quarters such as residence halls. ACS data shows 64% of workers in the Educational/Healthcare industry, consistent with the university's role as a major employer. Tuscaloosa is the valid mailing city for this ZIP code.
| Population: | 529 |
| Median Age: | 20.4 |
| Housing Units: | 17 |
| Establishments: | 12 |
| Employment: | 421 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 35487 has 529 residents and 17 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 20.4 years, significantly younger than the state (39.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.7%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (15.3%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 529Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,950Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,371.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 17Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,130 | 1,339 | 1,905 | 1,950 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 529 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.4
Male Median Age: 20.6
Female Median Age: 20.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 175 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 146 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 183 | 321 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 358 | 63.14% |
| Black: | 81 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 45 | 7.94% |
| Asian: | 21 | 3.70% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.53% |
| Other: | 59 | 10.41% |
| Total: | 567 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 257 | 48.58% | 20.6 years |
| Females: | 272 | 51.42% | 20.2 years |
| Total: | 529 | 100% | 20.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,853 | 95.03% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 19 | 0.97% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 34 | 1.74% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 44 | 4.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,950 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,872 | 96.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 78 | 4.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $13,227, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,227 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 37.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 26.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,452 | $13,227 |
| Employed: | 542 | 27.79% |
| Unemployed: | 190 | 9.74% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,218 | 62.46% |
| Total: | 1,950 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 189 | 34.87% |
| Service: | 178 | 32.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 167 | 30.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 1.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 542 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 85.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 9.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,672 | 83.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 190 | 9.44% |
| No Insurance: | 151 | 7.50% |
| Total: | 2,013 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,862 | 92.50% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,950 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,950 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 35487 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 494 people with an annual payroll of $18,023,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,061,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $18,023,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 494Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 35487 is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, within the Tuscaloosa, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46220) and Alabama's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 219,461 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 35487. It covers 0.121 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Tuscaloosa, ALSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 219,461Source: Census |
| MSA: | Tuscaloosa, AL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.121 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 10156.13 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0177256Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tuscaloosa city; AlabamaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 35487 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.