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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
$91,739
Median income
$317,300
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $40,938. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Median home value sits at $317,300 (79% above the state average), median rent at $1,226 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.2%.

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. To put 35147 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Shelby County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35147?

35.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 7.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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

$40,938

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35147 ranks nationally

Sterrett, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,739 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,397

Total Housing Units

2,394

Occupied Units

3

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$317,300

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35147 ranks #5 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 35147 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 35147 ranks #3 of 8 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
35176 Vandiver, AL 921 5.2 mi
35178 Vincent, AL 3,378 7.5 mi
35094 Leeds, AL 14,212 7.5 mi
35242 Birmingham, AL 49,545 8.2 mi
35078 Harpersville, AL 2,082 8.1 mi
35043 Chelsea, AL 9,234 10.2 mi
35210 Birmingham, AL 13,952 11.9 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 Sterrett, AL Alabama

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.

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