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ZIP Code 35143

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Shelby · Shelby County · Alabama

Population
3,281

30/sq mi

Median income
$72,500

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$220,000

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 49% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.9%

Median age 58

Land area
109.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 35143 in Shelby, Alabama has a population of 3,281. The median household income is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $220,000, 21% below the US average. 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35143 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 109.7 square miles in Shelby, Shelby County, Alabama. The area is home to 3,281 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 35143 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35143 sits at $72,500 (19% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,680. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $220,000 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35143 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 35143 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 35143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35143.

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 35143, Shelby, 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

3,281

Population

109.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35143?

58.0

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$72,500

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$41,680

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,885

Total Housing Units

1,334

Occupied Units

551

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$220,000

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1988

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

-2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35143 have decreased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 164
2021 +13.9% 186
2022 +20.2% 224
2023 +12.0% 251
2024 -2.7% 244

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 28 business establishments in ZIP 35143, employing approximately 197 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,297,000.

28

Businesses

197

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 28.6%
Construction 5 17.9%
Retail trade 5 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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35051 Columbiana, AL 8,787 9.0 mi

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Related Areas

Shelby County Shelby, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35143 in? ▼
ZIP code 35143 (Shelby) 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 35143? ▼
ZIP code 35143 in Shelby, AL has a population of 3,281 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35143? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35143 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35143? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35143 is $220,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35143? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35143 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35143? ▼
ZIP code 35143 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35143? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35143 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (5), Retail trade (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35143? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35143 decreased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 35143? ▼
In ZIP code 35143, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 35143? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35143 is 27.4 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 35143? ▼
In ZIP code 35143, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35143? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35143 is 12.0% 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 Shelby, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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