Vincent, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35178
Shelby County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,378
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,299
- Median income Below-median income area
- $148,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vincent pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35178 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 35178 (Vincent, AL) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.6 in 2023 to 208.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35178 covers 147.5 square miles in Vincent, Shelby County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,378 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35178 reports a modest median household income of $55,299 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,838. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $148,700 (16% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $866; owner occupancy is 85.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 35178 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 35178
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vincent, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35178.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 35178, Vincent, 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
3,378
Population
147.5
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35178?
50.4
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$55,299
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$30,838
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35178 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Vincent, 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)
$55,299 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
1,588housing units
1,588
Total Housing Units
1,191
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$148,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$866
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35178 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.7% | 148 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 165 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 200 |
| 2023 | +8.5% | 217 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 208 |
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 35178, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,401,000.
29
Businesses
263
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 27.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 20.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 35178 vs 35147 →
ZIP 35178 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35128
Pell City (35128)
10,197 residents
- 35147
Sterrett (35147)
5,468 residents
- 35014
Alpine (35014)
4,546 residents
- 35054
Cropwell (35054)
4,101 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 35178 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35178 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35147
Sterrett (35147)
$91,739 median income
- 35128
Pell City (35128)
$83,990 median income
- 35054
Cropwell (35054)
$77,929 median income
- 35078
Harpersville (35078)
$75,056 median income
- 35014
Alpine (35014)
$70,688 median income
- 35178
Vincent (35178)
$55,299 median income
- 35176
Vandiver (35176)
$49,348 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35178 ranks #6 of 7 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 35178, 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 (3,378 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Shelby County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35178 in?
ZIP code 35178 (Vincent) 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 35178?
ZIP code 35178 in Vincent, AL has a population of 3,378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35178?
The median household income in ZIP 35178 is $55,299, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35178?
The median home value in ZIP 35178 is $148,700, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35178?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35178 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35178?
ZIP code 35178 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35178?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35178 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35178?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35178 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 35178?
In ZIP code 35178, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 35178?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35178 is 31.4 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 35178?
In ZIP code 35178, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35178?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35178 is 23.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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