City

Alabaster, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥27,935Population
💰$86,994Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$231,800Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69%Hispanic: 12.6%Black: 13.7%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White69.0%
Hispanic12.6%
Black13.7%
Asian1.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma214 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,289 (24.2%)
Some College2,467 (13.9%)
Associates2,201 (12.4%)
Bachelors1,519 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree7,025 (39.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 39.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate39.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,994 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$231,800 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,348/mo
Total Housing Units10,634
Vacant Units471

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Alabaster, AL

Alabaster is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,935 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Alabaster is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,994 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Alabaster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,348 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alabaster is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (68.99%).

Alabaster, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Alabaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35007 27,935 $86,994 $231,800 $1,348 4.1% 48.2% 83.9%