ZIP Code 35186
standardSource:
Wilsonville · Shelby County · Alabama
- Population
- 4,931
- Median income
- $102,615
- Median home value
- $304,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.5%
- Land area
- 144.2 sq mi
34/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.4
Chicago
ZIP code 35186 in Wilsonville, Alabama has a population of 4,931. The median household income is $102,615, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $304,300, 9% above the US average. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35186 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.2 square miles in Wilsonville, Shelby County, Alabama. The area is home to 4,931 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35186 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35186 sits at $102,615 (68% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $40,505. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $304,300 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,283 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35186 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Shelby County, so you can benchmark 35186 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35186
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35186.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35186, Wilsonville, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,931
Population
144.2
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35186?
46.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.2%
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?
$102,615
Median Household Income
+68% vs state
$40,505
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,140
Total Housing Units
1,975
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$304,300
Median Home Value
+72% vs state
$1,283
Median Rent
1998
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35186 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 152 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 169 |
| 2022 | +23.9% | 210 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 218 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 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 61 business establishments in ZIP 35186, employing approximately 615 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,253,000.
61
Businesses
615
Employees
$57.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 16.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 9.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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