City

Harpersville, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥2,058Population
💰$73,145Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$190,600Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 14%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Black14.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.8%)
HS Graduate402 (29.8%)
Some College233 (17.3%)
Associates313 (23.2%)
Bachelors129 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree249 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College17.3%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,145 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$190,600 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$899/mo
Total Housing Units970
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
60%
About Harpersville, AL

Harpersville is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,058 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Harpersville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,145 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Harpersville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $899 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harpersville is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harpersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35078 2,058 $73,145 $190,600 $899 3.9% 28.0% 87.2%