| ZIP Code | 35040 |
|---|---|
| City | Calera |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Area Code | 205/659 |
| Elevation | 615 ft |
| Latitude | 33.102967 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.728894 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.8% ▼ 83% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 155 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,142 (27.1%) |
| Some College | 1,306 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 1,551 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,397 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,026 (34.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,267 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,600 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,441/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,576 |
| Vacant Units | 515 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,576 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 515 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 35040 is located in Calera, Alabama, within Shelby County. With a population of 18,819, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 35040 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,267 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35040 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $210,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,441 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 35040 is majority White (58.99%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.4%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35040 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 35040 in Calera, AL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,819 residents, a median household income of $80,267, and a median home value of $210,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.