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Columbiana, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35051

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

8,787
31/sq mi
$80,061
Median income
$250,000
Median home value
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbiana pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35051 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35051 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama, home to 8,787 residents across 279.8 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35051 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,061 (31% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,205. Poverty here runs at 11.9%, with unemployment measured at 8.1%. Median home value sits at $250,000 (41% above the state average), median rent at $929 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35051, plus 6 more within Shelby County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 35051

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbiana, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35051.

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 35051, Columbiana, 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

8,787

Population

279.8

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35051?

41.6

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 15.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$80,061

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$34,205

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35051 ranks nationally

Columbiana, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,061 Top 38% higher than 62% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,179

Total Housing Units

3,071

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$250,000

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$929

Median Rent

1991

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)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35051 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 143
2021 +9.4% 156
2022 +18.2% 184
2023 +7.6% 198
2024 -0.7% 197

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 190 business establishments in ZIP 35051, employing approximately 1,336 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,361,000.

190

Businesses

1,336

Employees

$55.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 18.9%
Retail trade 24 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 20 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 16 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.9%
Finance and insurance 14 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 5.3%
Wholesale trade 8 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.2%
Manufacturing 5 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35051 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 35051 ranks #4 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 35051 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 35051 ranks #5 of 6 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
35043 Chelsea, AL 9,234 7.8 mi
35186 Wilsonville, AL 4,931 7.1 mi
35143 Shelby, AL 3,281 9.0 mi
35040 Calera, AL 14,965 9.5 mi
35124 Pelham, AL 23,020 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Shelby County

35242 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 49,545
35007 standard
Alabaster, AL
Pop: 26,225
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

Related Areas

Shelby County Columbiana, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35051 in? ▼
ZIP code 35051 (Columbiana) 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 35051? ▼
ZIP code 35051 in Columbiana, AL has a population of 8,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35051? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35051 is $80,061, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35051? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35051 is $250,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35051? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35051 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35051? ▼
ZIP code 35051 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 1,336 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35051? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35051 are: Construction (36), Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35051? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35051 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 35051? ▼
In ZIP code 35051, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 35051? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35051 is 34.8 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 35051? ▼
In ZIP code 35051, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35051? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35051 is 11.9% 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.