ZIP Code 35453 -- Cottondale, AL
Tuscaloosa | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- 87.08% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 35453
ZIP code 35453 in Cottondale, Alabama is a unknown area with a population of 12,620. The median household income is $68,533, which is This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $209,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 78.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 38.10 years. Approximately 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Income & Economy
This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.
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Moderately affordable
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 35453 is 21.6% below the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 35453
ZIP code 35453 (Cottondale, AL) has a total population of 12,620 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 38.10 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 35453 is $68,533 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 35453 is primarily located in Cottondale, Alabama (AL). It falls within Tuscaloosa County.
The median home value in ZIP code 35453 is $209,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,003.
The median age in ZIP code 35453 is 38.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.
ZIP code 35453 has a cost of living index of 78.41 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 35453, 18.34% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.89% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 35453 is 5.11%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.48% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.