ZIP Code 35040
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Calera · Shelby County · Alabama
- Population
- 14,965
- Median income
- $84,554
- Median home value
- $232,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.8%
- Land area
- 197.7 sq mi
76/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35040 in Calera, Alabama has a population of 14,965. The median household income is $84,554, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $232,300, 16% below the US average. 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 197.7 square miles in Calera, Shelby County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,965 residents, producing a population density of 76 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35040 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35040 sits at $84,554 (39% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,805. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $232,300 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,512 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 35040 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35040.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35040, Calera, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,965
Population
197.7
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35040?
35.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
5.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$84,554
Median Household Income
+39% vs state
$37,805
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,818
Total Housing Units
7,358
Occupied Units
460
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,300
Median Home Value
+31% vs state
$1,512
Median Rent
2005
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35040 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 142 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 154 |
| 2022 | +19.7% | 185 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 196 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 205 |
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 312 business establishments in ZIP 35040, employing approximately 5,709 people with a combined annual payroll of $375,832,000.
312
Businesses
5,709
Employees
$375.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 57 | 18.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 31 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.9% |
| Information | 10 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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