ZIP Code 35094
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Leeds · Shelby County · Alabama
- Population
- 14,212
- Median income
- $74,625
- Median home value
- $234,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.7%
- Land area
- 149.3 sq mi
95/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 42
Chicago
ZIP code 35094 in Leeds, Alabama has a population of 14,212. The median household income is $74,625, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $234,900, 16% below the US average. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35094 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.3 square miles in Leeds, Shelby County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,212 residents, producing a population density of 95 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 35094 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35094 sits at $74,625 (22% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,482. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $234,900 (33% above the state average) with median rent at $1,076 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35094 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 35094 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 35094
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$37,482
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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