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ZIP Code 35480
Ralph, Alabama

ZIP code 35480 is in Ralph, located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, within the Tuscaloosa metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 1,976. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $47,917, and about 4% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
1,976
Census ZCTA
County
Tuscaloosa
FIPS 01125
Median income (est.)
$47,917
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
68.222 mi²
+ 0.093 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityRalph, AL
CountyTuscaloosa County (FIPS 01125)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Tuscaloosa, AL Metro Area (46220)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates33.078037, -87.81923
Land / Water Area68.222 mi² land · 0.093 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 750 individual tax returns filed in 35480 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
28.0%
$25K–$50K
24.0%
$50K–$75K
16.0%
$75K–$100K
13.3%
$100K–$200K
14.7%
$200K+
4.0%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 22% of 35480's total adjusted gross income, from 4% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($47,917) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 35480's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$47,917
▲ 7.8%
Filers earning $200K+
4.0%
▲ 1.4 pt
Total filers
750
▼ 1.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35480/soi?year=… $43K 2020 $44K 2021 $48K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 35480 ZCTA.

2000
1,098
 
2010
1,343
▲ +22.3%
2020
1,976
▲ +47.1%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number016780
City AliasesRalph

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35480 in?

ZIP code 35480 is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01125).

What city is ZIP code 35480?

The primary USPS city for 35480 is Ralph, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 35480 in?

35480 is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL Metro Area (MSA code 46220).

What is the population of ZIP code 35480?

The 2020 Census population of 35480 was 1,976 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35480?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35480 is about $47,917, with around 4% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.