PlainZIP

Montevallo, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35115

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

14,118
44/sq mi
$57,372
Median income
$179,000
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montevallo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35115 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35115 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, home to 14,118 residents across 323.1 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35115 reports a modest median household income of $57,372 (6% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,154. Poverty here runs at 17.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Housing costs here run $179,000 for a typical home value (1% above the state average), with rent averaging $882 a month; 71.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Shelby County, letting you compare 35115 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 35115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montevallo, AL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 35115 ranks nationally

Montevallo, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,372 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35115 vs 35187 →

ZIP 35115 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 35115 ranks #3 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 35115 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 35115 ranks #5 of 5 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
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

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 Montevallo, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.