City

Vandiver, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥618Population
💰$36,771Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$114,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓4.8%College Grads▼ 88% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Black: 3.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.5%
Black3.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
38%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads4.8% ▼ 88% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (4.6%)
HS Graduate251 (60.8%)
Some College90 (21.8%)
Associates33 (8%)
Graduate Degree20 (4.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 60.8%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 8%Graduate: 4.8%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad60.8%
Some College21.8%
Associates8.0%
Graduate4.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,771 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$114,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Vandiver, AL

Vandiver is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 618 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Vandiver is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,771 is well below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vandiver is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vandiver is less-educated. 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vandiver
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35176 618 $36,771 $114,100 $911 0.4% 4.8% 65.1%