NEIGHBORSCORE

Tuscaloosa, Alabama · ZIP 35405

Tuscaloosa — ZIP 35405

Crime DataSchools

Tuscaloosa (35405) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Tuscaloosa. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $246K.

48OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

DBelow Average

Tap a tab to compare 35405 against its city, state, or the nation.

Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$246K
Median rent$1,269/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTuscaloosaZIP 35404
52▲4 vs here
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTuscaloosaZIP 35401
45▼3 vs here
Northport, AlabamaNorthportZIP 35476
54▲6 vs here
Cottondale, AlabamaCottondaleZIP 35453
35▼13 vs here

More ZIPs in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTuscaloosaZIP 35401
45▼3 vs here
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTuscaloosaZIP 35404
52▲4 vs here
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaTuscaloosaZIP 35406
58▲10 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$246K

Median Rent

$1,269/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,710

Violent Crime

832

Property Crime

3,878

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Woodland Forrest Elementary SchoolPK–05544
21%
33%
Englewood Elementary School03–05522
21%
50%
Hillcrest High School09–121,434
20%
28%
Southview Elementary SchoolPK–05644
12%
31%
Skyland Elementary SchoolPK–05459
12%
27%
Hillcrest Middle School06–08542
11%
42%
Taylorville Primary SchoolPK–02578Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

48,564

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

35.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35405 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 35405 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35405 is approximately $246K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 35405 in Tuscaloosa has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.