City

Montevallo, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥16,911Population
💰$54,157Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$165,800Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.2%Hispanic: 21.1%Black: 15.3%Asian: 1%Other: 2.1%Race
White59.2%
Hispanic21.1%
Black15.3%
Asian1.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
18%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma152 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,660 (31.1%)
Some College1,440 (16.9%)
Associates1,051 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,156 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree2,085 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad31.1%
Some College16.9%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,157 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$165,800 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units6,388
Vacant Units504

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Montevallo, AL

Montevallo is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,911 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.4 years.

Economically, Montevallo is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,157 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Montevallo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $807 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montevallo is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montevallo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35115 16,911 $54,157 $165,800 $807 6.1% 37.9% 71.9%