ZIP Code 35115
standardSource:
Montevallo · Shelby County · Alabama
- Population
- 14,118
- Median income
- $57,372
- Median home value
- $179,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.6%
- Land area
- 323.1 sq mi
44/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.4
Chicago
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35115?
32.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
12.5%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
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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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