City

Columbiana, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥10,101Population
💰$73,682Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$248,300Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 16.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Black16.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma105 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,290 (35.6%)
Some College816 (12.7%)
Associates1,310 (20.4%)
Bachelors495 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree1,412 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,682 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$248,300 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units3,480
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Columbiana, AL

Columbiana is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,101 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Columbiana is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,682 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Columbiana is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbiana is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.99%).

Columbiana, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Columbiana
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35051 10,101 $73,682 $248,300 $879 6.9% 29.7% 78.6%