PlainZIP

Alabaster, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35007

Shelby County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,225
271/sq mi
$88,505
Median income
$245,500
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alabaster pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
271
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35007 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35007 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alabaster, Shelby County, Alabama, with 26,225 residents across 96.8 square miles, a density of 271 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35007 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,505 (45% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $40,009. Local economic indicators show a 7.9% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $245,500 (39% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,347 monthly, and 84.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 35007 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shelby County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35007

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alabaster, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35007.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35007, Alabaster, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,225

Population

96.8

Area (sq mi)

271

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35007?

39.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 15.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$88,505

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$40,009

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35007 ranks nationally

Alabaster, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,505 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,944

Total Housing Units

10,453

Occupied Units

491

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$245,500

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,347

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35007 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 151
2021 +10.4% 167
2022 +19.6% 200
2023 +6.1% 212
2024 +0.7% 213

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 692 business establishments in ZIP 35007, employing approximately 11,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $627,102,000.

692

Businesses

11,906

Employees

$627.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 15.0%
Construction 80 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 78 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 65 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 8.8%
Wholesale trade 56 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 56 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 5.9%
Manufacturing 35 5.1%
Finance and insurance 35 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.9%
Information 7 1.0%
Educational services 5 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35007 vs 35114 →

ZIP 35007 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35007 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35007 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35007 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35114 Alabaster, AL 7,172 4.4 mi
35124 Pelham, AL 23,020 7.0 mi
35080 Helena, AL 15,881 7.3 mi
35244 Birmingham, AL 32,390 9.7 mi
35040 Calera, AL 14,965 8.7 mi
35115 Montevallo, AL 14,118 8.7 mi
35187 Wilton, AL 32 10.7 mi
35043 Chelsea, AL 9,234 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

35242 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 49,545
35124 standard
Pelham, AL
Pop: 23,020
35080 standard
Helena, AL
Pop: 15,881
35040 standard
Calera, AL
Pop: 14,965
35094 standard
Leeds, AL
Pop: 14,212
35115 standard
Montevallo, AL
Pop: 14,118

Related Areas

Shelby County Alabaster, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35007 in? ▼
ZIP code 35007 (Alabaster) is located in Shelby County, Alabama. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35007? ▼
ZIP code 35007 in Alabaster, AL has a population of 26,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35007? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35007 is $88,505, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35007? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35007 is $245,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35007? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35007 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35007? ▼
ZIP code 35007 has 692 business establishments employing approximately 11,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35007? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35007 are: Retail trade (104), Construction (80), Health care and social assistance (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35007? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35007 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35007? ▼
In ZIP code 35007, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35007? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35007 is 29.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35007? ▼
In ZIP code 35007, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35007? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35007 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.