Leeds, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35094
Shelby County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,212
- 95/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leeds pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 95
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35094 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35094 (Leeds, AL) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.1 in 2023 to 213.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35094 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leeds, Shelby County, Alabama, home to 14,212 residents across 149.3 square miles, a density of 95 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35094 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,625 (22% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,482. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $234,900 (33% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,076.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 35094 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 35094
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leeds, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35094.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Manufacturing 32
Manufacturing
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 28
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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 35094, Leeds, 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
14,212
Population
149.3
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35094?
42.0
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
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?
$74,625
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$37,482
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35094 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Leeds, 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)
$74,625 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
6,385housing units
6,385
Total Housing Units
5,726
Occupied Units
659
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,900
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$1,076
Median Rent
1984
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
+7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35094 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 147 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 164 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 189 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 199 |
| 2024 | +7.1% | 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 386 business establishments in ZIP 35094, employing approximately 5,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,794,000.
386
Businesses
5,191
Employees
$224.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 94 | 24.4% |
| Construction | 50 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 35094 vs 35176 →
ZIP 35094 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35242
Birmingham (35242)
49,545 residents
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
46,951 residents
- 35173
Trussville (35173)
25,176 residents
- 35235 19,484
Birmingham (35235)
19,484 residents
- 35094 14,212
Leeds (35094)
14,212 residents
- 35210 13,952
Birmingham (35210)
13,952 residents
- 35120 13,842
Odenville (35120)
13,842 residents
- 35004 10,427
Moody (35004)
10,427 residents
- 35147 5,468
Sterrett (35147)
5,468 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35094 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35094 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35173
Trussville (35173)
$117,105 median income
- 35242
Birmingham (35242)
$117,047 median income
- 35147
Sterrett (35147)
$91,739 median income
- 35004
Moody (35004)
$87,652 median income
- 35094
Leeds (35094)
$74,625 median income
- 35120
Odenville (35120)
$74,352 median income
- 35210
Birmingham (35210)
$73,061 median income
- 35235
Birmingham (35235)
$63,295 median income
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
$52,793 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35094 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35176 | Vandiver, AL | 921 | 4.3 mi |
| 35210 | Birmingham, AL | 13,952 | 6.3 mi |
| 35173 | Trussville, AL | 25,176 | 9.0 mi |
| 35147 | Sterrett, AL | 5,468 | 7.5 mi |
| 35004 | Moody, AL | 10,427 | 6.7 mi |
| 35235 | Birmingham, AL | 19,484 | 8.8 mi |
| 35242 | Birmingham, AL | 49,545 | 9.2 mi |
| 35215 | Birmingham, AL | 46,951 | 12.2 mi |
| 35120 | Odenville, AL | 13,842 | 12.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35094, 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 (14,212 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 35094 in?
ZIP code 35094 (Leeds) 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 35094?
ZIP code 35094 in Leeds, AL has a population of 14,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35094?
The median household income in ZIP 35094 is $74,625, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35094?
The median home value in ZIP 35094 is $234,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35094?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35094 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35094?
ZIP code 35094 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 5,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35094?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35094 are: Retail trade (94), Construction (50), Accommodation and food services (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35094?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35094 increased by 7.1% 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 35094?
In ZIP code 35094, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 35094?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35094 is 26.2 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 35094?
In ZIP code 35094, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35094?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35094 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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