ZIP Code 35007 in Alabaster, AL

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Alabaster, Alabama
County:Shelby County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:14:38 PM
Population:28,274 [See All]
Area Codes:205 / 659
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.2187, -86.7835
Land Area:39.048 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 35007 has 28,274 residents and 9,951 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 38.0 years, slightly younger than the state (39.7) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (66.8%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (15.5%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7%, which is much higher than the state average (5.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:28,274Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,935Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:29,850Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:724.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$86,994Source: Census ACS
Households:9,951Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$231,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.81Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.79Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--25,95426,75726,72227,00126,49926,63026,21526,32826,33226,51027,32327,05227,935
Decennial Census26,225------------------28,274------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 39

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8069511,1161,1169017838819319661,028869883687577523315204131
Female8621,0011,0781,0707727669151,0471,017986984943856752595394280288
Total1,6681,9522,1942,1861,6731,5491,7961,9781,9832,0141,8531,8261,5431,3291,118709484419
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,89062.99%
Black:4,37714.60%
Hispanic:*3,87312.92%
Asian:3201.07%
American Indian:2160.72%
Hawaiian:230.08%
Other:2,2887.63%
Total:29,987100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,66848.34%36.5 years
Females:14,60651.66%39.0 years
Total:28,274100%38.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:25,83292.47%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2931.05%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7652.74%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,0456.48%
Total Population:27,935100%
Total Native Population:26,12593.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,8106.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $86,994, which is considerably higher than the state median ($62,027), is up $22,293 (34.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,407. Family households earn a median of $101,367 versus $51,528 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,839). By gender, male median income is $63,312 and female is $52,510, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($44,141), with a current gap of $10,802 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 69.7%, which is far greater than the state rate (58.1%). The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$64,701$64,788$64,299$65,243$65,649$67,794$69,691$71,173$73,587$75,372$74,741$81,351$86,994
Median Family Income$75,013$70,754$70,081$69,617$71,290$75,232$79,562$81,229$82,938$84,829$89,198$97,753$101,367
Median NonFamily Income$39,335$37,239$36,237$35,504$37,813$37,729$38,570$40,664$40,685$46,111$46,341$50,956$51,528
Median Male Income$52,731$51,797$50,610$51,020$51,230$52,904$53,462$54,219$55,735$58,165$56,389$61,813$63,312
Median Female Income$41,699$40,183$38,785$36,635$34,688$35,409$41,169$41,978$42,420$45,407$47,174$49,266$52,510
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:14,20966.24%
Unemployed:6152.87%
Not In Labor Force:6,62730.89%
Total:21,451100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6,38744.95%
Service:1,80312.69%
Sales and Office:3,02221.27%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,3649.60%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,63311.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14,209100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $231,800, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $71,700 (44.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,600. The median gross rent is $1,348, which is markedly greater than the state median ($963), is up $346 (34.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $312. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.86% (73.87% with a mortgage, 26.13% free-and-clear) and renters 16.14% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.43%, which is much lower than the state rate (14.99%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$160,100$156,200$153,900$155,900$157,400$159,500$161,500$165,000$168,200$172,300$182,100$215,500$231,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:623.78%
$500 to $999:21312.99%
$1,000 to $1,499:70142.74%
$1,500 to $1,999:38923.72%
$2,000 to $2,499:21112.87%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:643.90%
Total:1,640100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,002$1,019$1,015$990$931$912$954$978$1,036$1,096$1,111$1,181$1,348
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,29661.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,22721.91%
Renter Occupied:1,64016.14%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,163100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,16395.57%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4714.43%
Total Housing Units:10,634100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9,30687.51%
Multi-Family Units:6986.56%
Other Units:6305.92%
Total Housing Units:10,634100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 38.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (27.80%). High school or higher is 92.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (88.10%). The uninsured rate is 10.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 25.80%, which is generally lower than the state rate (37.50%). The share of people in poverty is 3.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.30%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.50%). College enrollment is 17.69%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5252.81%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9435.04%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5,03426.91%
Some college, no degree:3,52518.85%
Associate's degree:1,5198.12%
Bachelor's degree:5,20127.81%
Graduate or professional degree:1,95710.46%
Total:18,704100%
High school or higher:17,23692.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,15838.27%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:20,76867.83%
Public Insurance:7,08923.15%
No Insurance:2,7629.02%
Total:30,619100%
Has Health Insurance:27,85790.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.5%7.5%7.8%9.2%10.3%9.6%9.3%8.5%6.6%5.0%5.7%4.3%3.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4516.51%
Kindergarten:2914.20%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,49950.50%
High school (grades 9-12):1,46221.10%
College or graduate school:1,22617.69%
Total:6,929100%
Early Childhood:74210.71%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,25275.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 35007 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 692 business establishments, employing about 11,906 people with an annual payroll of $627,102,000. USPS data shows 10,623 residential mailboxes and 870 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,623Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:870Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11,897Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:9,512Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:611Source: USPS
# of Businesses:692Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$155,585,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$627,102,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:11,906Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 35007 is located in Shelby County, Alabama, within the Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 13820) and Alabama's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,181,432 people, about 2.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 35007. It covers 39.048 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.756 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Birmingham, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:13820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,181,432Source: Census
MSA:Birmingham, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:39.048 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.756 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4170.78 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0100820Source: Census
Place Name:Alabaster city; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


35010 | | 35006

Schools in ZIP Code 35007


ZIP Code 35007 is part of 2 school districts, including: Shelby County School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Alabaster City School District (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 6 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

New Direction 701 Hwy 70
Columbiana, AL 35007
District: Shelby County School District
Developing Alabama Youth Prog 632 11th Ave Sw
Alabaster, AL 35007
Thompson Intermediate School 1509 Kent Dairy Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Alabaster City School District
Thompson High School 1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Alabaster City School District
Thompson Middle School 100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Alabaster City School District
Meadow View Elementary School 2800 Smokey Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Alabaster City School District
First Baptist Church Of Alabaster 903 3rd Ave Nw
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Private School
Evangel Classical Christian School 423 Thompson Rd
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Private School
Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry 1155 Alabaster Blvd
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Private School
The Day Program 117 Plz Cir
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35007


University Of Montevallo Station 6001
Montevallo, AL 35115-6000
Type: Post Secondary
Winonah's International School Of Cosmetology 1870 Chace Drive
Hoover, AL 35244-7310
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Birmingham 1694 Montgomery Hwy Ste 124
Hoover, AL 35216
Type: Post Secondary
Brown Beauty Barber School 1724 1st Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020-5016
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Birmingham 100 London Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35211
Type: Post Secondary
Samford University 800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229-2240
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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