PlainZIP

Alabaster, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35114

Shelby County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,172
223/sq mi
$98,355
Median income
$310,200
Median home value
42.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alabaster pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
223
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35114 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35114 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alabaster, Shelby County, Alabama, home to 7,172 residents across 32.1 square miles, a density of 223 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35114 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is -. To put 35114 in local context, 8 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 35114

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alabaster, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35114.

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 35114, Alabaster, 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

7,172

Population

32.1

Area (sq mi)

223

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35114?

39.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 15.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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

How ZIP 35114 ranks nationally

Alabaster, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,355 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.3%

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

Owner 92.3%
Renter 7.7%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35114 vs 35080 →

ZIP 35114 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 35114 ranks #8 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 35114 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 35114 ranks #4 of 8 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
35080 Helena, AL 15,881 3.4 mi
35007 Alabaster, AL 26,225 4.4 mi
35115 Montevallo, AL 14,118 7.2 mi
35187 Wilton, AL 32 9.9 mi
35244 Birmingham, AL 32,390 9.4 mi
35022 Bessemer, AL 18,888 8.7 mi
35124 Pelham, AL 23,020 8.9 mi
35040 Calera, AL 14,965 11.6 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
35094 standard
Leeds, AL
Pop: 14,212

Related Areas

Shelby County Alabaster, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35114 in? ▼
ZIP code 35114 (Alabaster) 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 35114? ▼
ZIP code 35114 in Alabaster, AL has a population of 7,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35114? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35114 is $98,355, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35114? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35114 is $310,200, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35114? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35114 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35114? ▼
ZIP code 35114 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35114? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35114 are: Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35114? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35114 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 35114? ▼
In ZIP code 35114, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35114? ▼
In ZIP code 35114, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35114? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35114 is 7.4% 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.