Harpersville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35078
Shelby County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,082
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $75,056
- Median income Near-median income area
- $216,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harpersville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35078 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35078 covers 112.5 square miles in Harpersville, Shelby County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,082 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,056 (23% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,925. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 1.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $216,100 (22% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $842.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 35078 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harpersville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35078.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35078, Harpersville, 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
2,082
Population
112.5
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35078?
45.0
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
3.7%
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?
$75,056
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,925
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
37.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35078 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Harpersville, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,056 Top 20% higher than 80% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,023housing units
1,023
Total Housing Units
857
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,100
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$842
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 35078, employing approximately 232 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,664,000.
40
Businesses
232
Employees
$11.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.5% |
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 35078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35044
Childersburg (35044)
7,713 residents
- 35147
Sterrett (35147)
5,468 residents
- 35186
Wilsonville (35186)
4,931 residents
- 35178
Vincent (35178)
3,378 residents
- 35078 2,082
Harpersville (35078)
2,082 residents
- 35032 66
Bon Air (35032)
66 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35078 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35186
Wilsonville (35186)
$102,615 median income
- 35147
Sterrett (35147)
$91,739 median income
- 35078
Harpersville (35078)
$75,056 median income
- 35044
Childersburg (35044)
$56,425 median income
- 35178
Vincent (35178)
$55,299 median income
- 35032 $30,156
Bon Air (35032)
$30,156 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35078 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35078, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,082 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35078 in?
ZIP code 35078 (Harpersville) 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 35078?
ZIP code 35078 in Harpersville, AL has a population of 2,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35078?
The median household income in ZIP 35078 is $75,056, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35078?
The median home value in ZIP 35078 is $216,100, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35078 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35078?
ZIP code 35078 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35078?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35078 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35078?
In ZIP code 35078, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 35078?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35078 is 37.6 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 35078?
In ZIP code 35078, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35078 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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