| ZIP Code | 35147 |
|---|---|
| City | Sterrett |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Area Code | 205/659 |
| Elevation | 1,327 ft |
| Latitude | 33.415884 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.530992 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.86 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.1% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 819 (18.9%) |
| Some College | 522 (12%) |
| Associates | 722 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 413 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,802 (41.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,587 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,626/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,467 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,467 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.86 |
ZIP code 35147 is located in Sterrett, Alabama, within Shelby County. With a population of 6,971, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 35147 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,587 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35147 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $283,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,626 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 35147 is primarily White (75.83%). Residents are well-educated — 51.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.6%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35147 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 35147 in Sterrett, AL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,971 residents, a median household income of $85,587, and a median home value of $283,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.