PlainZIP

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
$74,625
Median income
$234,900
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,482. Local economic indicators show a 12.0% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $234,900 (33% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,076 monthly, and 76.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 35094 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shelby County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35094?

42.0

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 10.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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

How ZIP 35094 ranks nationally

Leeds, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,625 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$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

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ZIP 35094 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 35094 ranks #5 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 35094 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 35094 ranks #5 of 9 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
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

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
35115 standard
Montevallo, AL
Pop: 14,118

Related Areas

Shelby County Leeds, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.