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Northport, AL
City in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35473, 35476.
Population
31,218
Land area
18sq mi
People per sq mi
1,733
ZIP codes
2
Northport and its ZIP codes
Northport at a glance
- Northport is about 17 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $80,913 a year, 26% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,600 (35% above Alabama) and median rent is $982 a month.
Local data for Northport, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northport, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,913
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$282,600
Median rent
$982/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
38.2%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,925), German Americans (1,886), Mexican Americans (958).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscaloosa County. PPP loans are for Northport.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,659
98,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,550 per person
PPP loans
$67.3M
1,124 loans, 7,890 jobs reported
How people get to work
Northport, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northport, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
539
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
57.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northport, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Northport
2 in or overlapping Northport. Population shown
Cities near Northport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CokerTown | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| TuscaloosaCity | 5.4 mi | 62.5 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.2 |
| CottondaleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.4 |
| BrookwoodTown | 15 mi | 8.4 |
| CoalingCity | 16 mi | 5 |
| GordoTown | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| MoundvilleTown | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| VanceCity | 22 mi | 10.2 |
| ReformTown | 26 mi | 8 |
| Lake ViewCity | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| WoodstockTown | 27 mi | 7.3 |
| UnionTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| BerryTown | 27 mi | 10.8 |
| AkronTown | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| CarrolltonTown | 29 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northport, AL in?
- Northport is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Northport, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northport include 35473, 35476.
- What is the population of Northport, AL?
- About 31,218 people live in Northport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northport?
- Nearby places include Coker (5.3 mi), Tuscaloosa (5.4 mi), Holt (7.2 mi), Cottondale (9.7 mi), Brookwood (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023