35453 ZIP Code, Cottondale, AL
35453 is a ZIP code in Cottondale, Alabama in Tuscaloosa County. It covers 90 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 35456, 35404 and 35490. 12,620 people live here in 4,776 households. With about 140 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $68,533, close to the Alabama median of $63,999.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cottondale, AL
- County: Tuscaloosa County
- Land area: 90 sq mi
- Population: 12,620
- Median household income: $68,533
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,620 |
| Households | 4,776 |
| Median household income | $68,533 |
| Income per person | $33,318 |
| Median age | 38.1 |
| Homeowners | 87.1% |
| Median home value | $209,900 |
| Median rent | $1,003 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 4.6% |
| $25–35K | 5.5% |
| $35–50K | 12.1% |
| $50–75K | 24.2% |
| $75–100K | 14.1% |
| $100–150K | 19.1% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 5.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 15.7% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 14.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.0% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.3% |
| Owned outright | 28.7% |
| Rented | 11.0% |
| Vacant | 15.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.0% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 3.6% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 22.1% |
Businesses in 35453
161 business establishments with 4,638 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 32
- Retail Trade: 25
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 25
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 14
- Manufacturing: 9
- Wholesale Trade: 9
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 35456 — Tuscaloosa city, AL (7.2 mi)
- 35404 — Tuscaloosa city, AL (7.3 mi)
- 35490 — Vance town, AL (8.8 mi)
- 35405 — Tuscaloosa city, AL (10.1 mi)
- 35487 — Tuscaloosa city, AL (10.7 mi)
- 35188 — Woodstock town, AL (11.6 mi)
- 35444 — Brookwood town, AL (12.4 mi)
- 35476 — Northport city, AL (13 mi)
Areas that include 35453
- Cottondale, AL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Coaling, AL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tuscaloosa County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Alabama ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 35453, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 35453 in?
- 35453 is a Cottondale, AL mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Coaling, 4% lies inside Tuscaloosa and 3% lies inside Cottondale; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 35453 in?
- 35453 is in Tuscaloosa County.
- What is the population of 35453?
- About 12,620 people (±1,395), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,682.
- What is the median household income in 35453?
- $68,533 (±$10,144), compared with $63,999 for Alabama as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 35453?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 35453 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 35453?
- The closest, measured center to center: 35456 (7.2 mi, Tuscaloosa), 35404 (7.3 mi, Tuscaloosa), 35490 (8.8 mi, Vance), 35405 (10.1 mi, Tuscaloosa), 35487 (10.7 mi, Tuscaloosa) and 35188 (11.6 mi, Woodstock).
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