Springville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35146
St. Clair County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,948
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,614
- Median income Above-median income area
- $267,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35146 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 35146 (Springville, AL) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.6 in 2023 to 222.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35146 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springville, St. Clair County, Alabama, home to 10,948 residents across 276.5 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35146 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,614 (42% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,145. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $267,800 (51% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $747.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Clair County, so 35146 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 35146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35146.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 35146, Springville, 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
10,948
Population
276.5
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35146?
40.5
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
2.5%
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?
$86,614
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$36,145
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35146 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Springville, 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)
$86,614 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
4,983housing units
4,983
Total Housing Units
4,780
Occupied Units
203
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$267,800
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$747
Median Rent
2001
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35146 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 151 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 168 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 198 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 208 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 223 |
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 179 business establishments in ZIP 35146, employing approximately 1,694 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,346,000.
179
Businesses
1,694
Employees
$76.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.4% |
| Information | 4 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.7% |
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 35146 vs 35120 →
ZIP 35146 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35173
Trussville (35173)
25,176 residents
- 35121
Oneonta (35121)
15,570 residents
- 35120
Odenville (35120)
13,842 residents
- 35146
Springville (35146)
10,948 residents
- 35112 801
Margaret (35112)
801 residents
- 35013 124
Allgood (35013)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35146 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35013
Allgood (35013)
$122,917 median income
- 35173
Trussville (35173)
$117,105 median income
- 35146
Springville (35146)
$86,614 median income
- 35112
Margaret (35112)
$76,010 median income
- 35120
Odenville (35120)
$74,352 median income
- 35121
Oneonta (35121)
$60,177 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35146 ranks #3 of 6 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 35146, 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 (10,948 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 35146 in?
ZIP code 35146 (Springville) is located in St. Clair County, Alabama. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35146?
ZIP code 35146 in Springville, AL has a population of 10,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35146?
The median household income in ZIP 35146 is $86,614, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35146?
The median home value in ZIP 35146 is $267,800, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35146 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35146?
ZIP code 35146 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 1,694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35146?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35146 are: Construction (34), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35146?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35146 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 35146?
In ZIP code 35146, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 35146?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35146 is 35.1 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 35146?
In ZIP code 35146, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35146 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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