ZIP Code 35114
standardSource:
Alabaster · Shelby County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,172
- Median income
- $98,355
- Median home value
- $310,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.3%
- Land area
- 32.1 sq mi
223/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.9
Chicago
ZIP code 35114 in Alabaster, Alabama has a population of 7,172. The median household income is $98,355, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $310,200, 12% above the US average. 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35114 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.1 square miles in Alabaster, Shelby County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,172 residents, producing a population density of 223 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 35114 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35114 sits at $98,355 (61% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $40,837. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $310,200 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,084 per month, and 92.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35114 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 35114 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 35114
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35114.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35114, Alabaster, 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
7,172
Population
32.1
Area (sq mi)
223
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35114?
39.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
4.7%
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?
$98,355
Median Household Income
+61% vs state
$40,837
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,659
Total Housing Units
2,621
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$310,200
Median Home Value
+75% vs state
$1,084
Median Rent
2004
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35114 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 146 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 164 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 199 |
| 2023 | -6.3% | 186 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 193 |
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 35114, employing approximately 151 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,569,000.
52
Businesses
151
Employees
$7.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 17.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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