Sterrett, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35147
Shelby County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,468
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,739
- Median income Above-median income area
- $317,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sterrett pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35147 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35147 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sterrett, Shelby County, Alabama, home to 5,468 residents across 176.4 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35147 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,739 (51% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,938. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $317,300 (79% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 91.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,226.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 35147 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 35147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sterrett, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35147.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 35147, Sterrett, 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
5,468
Population
176.4
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35147?
35.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
4.3%
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?
$91,739
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$40,938
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35147 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Sterrett, 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)
$91,739 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
2,397housing units
2,397
Total Housing Units
2,394
Occupied Units
3
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,300
Median Home Value
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$1,226
Median Rent
2003
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
+13.4%
YoY Change (2024)
197
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+97%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35147 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.7% | 137 |
| 2020 | +2.9% | 141 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 155 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 176 |
| 2024 | – | 197 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 35147, employing approximately 442 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,322,000.
61
Businesses
442
Employees
$27.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 13.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.6% |
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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ZIP 35147 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35242
Birmingham (35242)
49,545 residents
- 35094 14,212
Leeds (35094)
14,212 residents
- 35210 13,952
Birmingham (35210)
13,952 residents
- 35043 9,234
Chelsea (35043)
9,234 residents
- 35147 5,468
Sterrett (35147)
5,468 residents
- 35178 3,378
Vincent (35178)
3,378 residents
- 35078 2,082
Harpersville (35078)
2,082 residents
- 35176 921
Vandiver (35176)
921 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35147 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35043
Chelsea (35043)
$121,356 median income
- 35242
Birmingham (35242)
$117,047 median income
- 35147
Sterrett (35147)
$91,739 median income
- 35078
Harpersville (35078)
$75,056 median income
- 35094
Leeds (35094)
$74,625 median income
- 35210
Birmingham (35210)
$73,061 median income
- 35178
Vincent (35178)
$55,299 median income
- 35176
Vandiver (35176)
$49,348 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35147 ranks #3 of 8 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 35147, 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 (5,468 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 35147 in?
ZIP code 35147 (Sterrett) 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 35147?
ZIP code 35147 in Sterrett, AL has a population of 5,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35147?
The median household income in ZIP 35147 is $91,739, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35147?
The median home value in ZIP 35147 is $317,300, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35147?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35147 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35147?
ZIP code 35147 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 442 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35147?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35147 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Construction (8), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35147?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35147 increased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 35147?
In ZIP code 35147, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 35147?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35147 is 31.8 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 35147?
In ZIP code 35147, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35147?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35147 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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