City

Calera, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥18,819Population
💰$80,267Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$210,600Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 29.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White59.0%
Hispanic8.6%
Black29.7%
Asian0.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
35%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma155 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,142 (27.1%)
Some College1,306 (11.3%)
Associates1,551 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,397 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree4,026 (34.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 34.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College11.3%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate34.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,267 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$210,600 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,441/mo
Total Housing Units7,576
Vacant Units515

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
64%
About Calera, AL

Calera is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,819 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.4 years.

Economically, Calera is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,267 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Calera is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,441 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calera is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (58.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Calera
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35040 18,819 $80,267 $210,600 $1,441 0.8% 46.8% 79.7%