PlainZIP

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
$55,299
Median income
$148,700
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vincent pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,838. Poverty here runs at 23.7%, with unemployment measured at 12.0%. The typical home here is valued at $148,700 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $866 monthly, and 85.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35178, plus 6 more within Shelby County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35178?

50.4

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 22.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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

$30,838

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35178 ranks nationally

Vincent, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,299 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,588

Total Housing Units

1,191

Occupied Units

397

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$148,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35178 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 35178 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 35178 ranks #6 of 7 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
35147 Sterrett, AL 5,468 7.5 mi
35078 Harpersville, AL 2,082 7.1 mi
35054 Cropwell, AL 4,101 7.4 mi
35176 Vandiver, AL 921 7.3 mi
35128 Pell City, AL 10,197 9.5 mi
35014 Alpine, AL 4,546 8.5 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 Vincent, AL Alabama

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.

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