City

Sterrett, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥6,971Population
💰$85,587Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$283,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓51.1%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 9.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.3%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic9.9%
Black9.7%
Asian0.1%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads51.1% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma60 (1.4%)
HS Graduate819 (18.9%)
Some College522 (12%)
Associates722 (16.6%)
Bachelors413 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,802 (41.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 12%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 41.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College12.0%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate41.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,587 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$283,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,626/mo
Total Housing Units2,467
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
56%
About Sterrett, AL

Sterrett is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,971 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Sterrett is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,587 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sterrett is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,626 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterrett is well-educated. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sterrett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35147 6,971 $85,587 $283,300 $1,626 4.1% 51.1% 89.6%