| ZIP Code | 35007 |
|---|---|
| City | Alabaster |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Area Code | 205/659 |
| Elevation | 472 ft |
| Latitude | 33.221352 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.787652 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.2% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 214 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,289 (24.2%) |
| Some College | 2,467 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 2,201 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,519 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,025 (39.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,994 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,800 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,348/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,634 |
| Vacant Units | 471 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,634 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 471 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 35007 is located in Alabaster, Alabama, within Shelby County. With a population of 27,935, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 35007 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,994 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35007 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,348 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 35007 is majority White (68.99%). Residents are well-educated — 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35007 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 35007 in Alabaster, AL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,935 residents, a median household income of $86,994, and a median home value of $231,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.