ZIP Code 35115

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Montevallo · Shelby County · Alabama

Population
14,118

44/sq mi

Median income
$57,372

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$179,000

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.6%

Median age 32.4

Land area
323.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 35115 in Montevallo, Alabama has a population of 14,118. The median household income is $57,372, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $179,000, 36% below the US average. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35115 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 323.1 square miles in Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,118 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 35115 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35115 sits at $57,372 (6% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,154. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $179,000 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $882 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35115 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 35115 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 35115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35115.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35115, Montevallo, 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

14,118

Population

323.1

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35115?

32.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 16.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%

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?

$57,372

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$26,154

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,474

Total Housing Units

6,033

Occupied Units

441

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$179,000

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$882

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.3%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35115 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 142
2021 +13.9% 161
2022 +13.9% 184
2023 +5.1% 193
2024 +13.3% 219

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 191 business establishments in ZIP 35115, employing approximately 1,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,209,000.

191

Businesses

1,593

Employees

$64.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 33 17.3%
Retail trade 31 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 26 13.6%
Construction 22 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 14 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 11 5.8%
Manufacturing 9 4.7%
Wholesale trade 9 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.2%
Finance and insurance 6 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 2.1%
Information 3 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 35115 vs 35187 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35187 Wilton, AL 32 2.8 mi
35114 Alabaster, AL 7,172 7.2 mi
35035 Brierfield, AL 1,581 7.0 mi
35080 Helena, AL 15,881 9.7 mi
35007 Alabaster, AL 26,225 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35115 in?
ZIP code 35115 (Montevallo) 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 35115?
ZIP code 35115 in Montevallo, AL has a population of 14,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35115?
The median household income in ZIP 35115 is $57,372, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35115?
The median home value in ZIP 35115 is $179,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35115 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35115?
ZIP code 35115 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 1,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35115 are: Other services (except public administration) (33), Retail trade (31), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35115?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35115 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 35115?
In ZIP code 35115, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 35115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35115 is 28.2 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 35115?
In ZIP code 35115, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35115 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Montevallo, AL

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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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