Checked
Tuscaloosa County, AL
9 cities and towns and 19 ZIP codes in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Population
237,552
Land area
1,321sq mi
People per sq mi
180
ZIP codes
19
Cities and towns in Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa County at a glance
- Tuscaloosa County is 79% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 5th most populous of 67 counties in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $66,231 a year, 3% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,700 (18% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,037 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Tuscaloosa (111,038), Northport (31,218) and Lake View (4,063).
Local data for Tuscaloosa County, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools64
- Colleges4
- Libraries3
- Banks50
- Post Offices18
- Parks71
- Grocery Stores77
- Restaurants589
- Affordable Housing17
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers7
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities24
- Historic Places26
Housing and community stats
Tuscaloosa County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,231
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$248,700
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,037/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (16,728), German Americans (13,515), Mexican Americans (7,531).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,659
98,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.49B
FY 2026, $6,550 per person
PPP loans
$397M
8,013 loans, 48,247 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.43M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Tuscaloosa County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tuscaloosa County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
829
Most often 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 zone26 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tuscaloosa County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Tuscaloosa County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
- Tuscaloosa is the largest city or town in Tuscaloosa County, with about 111,038 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Tuscaloosa County?
- Tuscaloosa County includes 19 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35401, 35404, 35405, 35406, 35444.
- What is the population of Tuscaloosa County, AL?
- About 237,552 people live in Tuscaloosa County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Tuscaloosa County?
- Tuscaloosa County borders Jefferson County, Walker County, Bibb County, Pickens County, Fayette County, Hale County, Greene County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023