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 High-density area
- $98,355
- Median income Above-median income area
- $310,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35114 (Alabaster, AL) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.3 in 2023 to 193.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,837. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 1.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $310,200 (75% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 92.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,084.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 35114 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 35114
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alabaster, AL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$40,837
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35114 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Alabaster, 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)
$98,355 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
2,659housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 35244
Birmingham (35244)
32,390 residents
- 35007
Alabaster (35007)
26,225 residents
- 35124
Pelham (35124)
23,020 residents
- 35022
Bessemer (35022)
18,888 residents
- 35080
Helena (35080)
15,881 residents
- 35040
Calera (35040)
14,965 residents
- 35115
Montevallo (35115)
14,118 residents
- 35114 7,172
Alabaster (35114)
7,172 residents
- 35187 32
Wilton (35187)
32 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35114 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35114 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35080
Helena (35080)
$118,344 median income
- 35244
Birmingham (35244)
$113,450 median income
- 35124
Pelham (35124)
$99,726 median income
- 35114
Alabaster (35114)
$98,355 median income
- 35007
Alabaster (35007)
$88,505 median income
- 35040
Calera (35040)
$84,554 median income
- 35022
Bessemer (35022)
$81,846 median income
- 35115
Montevallo (35115)
$57,372 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35114, 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 (7,172 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 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.
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