ZIP Code 35040 in Calera, AL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Calera, Alabama
Counties:Shelby County[Primary]
Chilton County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:15:05 PM
Population:19,214 [See All]
Area Codes:205 / 659
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:33.1109, -86.7176
Land Area:77.924 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 35040 has 19,214 residents and 7,182 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 34.4 years, younger than the state (39.7) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.3%, slightly lower than the state average of 64.1%) and Black or African American (26.9%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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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:19,214Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:18,819Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:22,508Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:246.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$80,267Source: Census ACS
Households:7,182Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$210,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.80Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14,38414,82815,67916,06416,05916,64616,71417,14117,31117,61118,43318,46418,819
Decennial Census14,965------------------19,214------
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: 34.4

Male Median Age: 33

Female Median Age: 35.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7067947486725326866727866956545014583852822451638946
Female68668373265961475486089081065356653047141032623612496
Total1,3921,4771,4801,3311,1461,4401,5321,6761,5051,3071,067988856692571399213142
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11,78460.54%
Black:5,17426.58%
Hispanic:*1,4627.51%
Asian:1330.68%
American Indian:1170.60%
Hawaiian:50.03%
Other:7914.06%
Total:19,466100%
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:9,11447.43%33.0 years
Females:10,10052.57%35.4 years
Total:19,214100%34.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:17,65993.84%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:910.48%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4062.16%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:6635.68%
Total Population:18,819100%
Total Native Population:17,75094.32%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,0695.68%
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 $80,267, which is considerably higher than the state median ($62,027), is up $19,710 (32.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,759. Family households earn a median of $91,161 versus $52,693 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,468). By gender, male median income is $60,408 and female is $50,644, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($44,141), with a current gap of $9,764 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.3%, which is much higher than the state rate (58.1%). The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.6%).

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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$60,557$59,699$60,838$60,425$61,525$62,262$63,501$63,763$62,508$68,620$68,848$72,474$80,267
Median Family Income$66,533$66,056$65,974$62,484$68,313$70,030$73,358$75,123$74,650$79,583$78,705$83,185$91,161
Median NonFamily Income$32,273$38,235$32,364$32,685$28,838$32,917$31,585$35,147$36,510$40,461$42,031$46,121$52,693
Median Male Income$48,937$47,137$47,696$44,483$46,546$47,093$48,348$51,106$54,371$55,808$56,113$58,998$60,408
Median Female Income$35,386$36,049$37,458$36,323$35,676$36,352$39,265$36,386$37,401$43,058$44,688$49,720$50,644
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:10,35172.57%
Unemployed:870.61%
Not In Labor Force:3,82626.82%
Total:14,264100%
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:4,41242.62%
Service:1,49314.42%
Sales and Office:2,15520.82%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,0189.83%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,27312.30%
Total Civilian Employed Population:10,351100%
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 $210,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $70,100 (49.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $61,900. The median gross rent is $1,441, which is far above the state median ($963), is up $574 (66.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $382. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.69% (77.87% with a mortgage, 22.13% free-and-clear) and renters 20.31% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.80%, which is far 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$140,500$139,100$139,900$136,500$137,900$138,200$141,100$145,300$148,700$155,900$159,100$183,700$210,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:342.37%
$500 to $999:28920.15%
$1,000 to $1,499:40628.31%
$1,500 to $1,999:44731.17%
$2,000 to $2,499:17512.20%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:835.79%
Total:1,434100%
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$867$957$1,017$1,038$1,020$994$1,018$993$1,059$1,175$1,306$1,487$1,441
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,38262.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,24517.63%
Renter Occupied:1,43420.31%
Total Occupied Housing Units:7,061100%

Occupied Housing Units:7,06193.20%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5156.80%
Total Housing Units:7,576100%
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:6,56786.68%
Multi-Family Units:3825.04%
Other Units:6278.28%
Total Housing Units:7,576100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 33.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (27.80%). High school or higher is 91.80%, which is notably higher than the state rate (88.10%). The uninsured rate is 7.70%, which is on par with the state rate (9.40%). Public coverage is 23.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (37.50%). The share of people in poverty is 5.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.30%), down 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 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 (47.69%). College enrollment is 24.89%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:3052.50%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6925.68%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):3,11325.56%
Some college, no degree:2,54720.91%
Associate's degree:1,39711.47%
Bachelor's degree:2,93824.12%
Graduate or professional degree:1,1899.76%
Total:12,181100%
High school or higher:11,18491.82%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,12733.88%
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:14,29870.74%
Public Insurance:4,46422.09%
No Insurance:1,4507.17%
Total:20,212100%
Has Health Insurance:18,76292.83%
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 Poverty8.9%8.3%8.2%8.3%5.4%4.4%3.4%3.4%3.8%4.8%5.4%8.2%5.7%
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:2344.60%
Kindergarten:3076.03%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,42847.69%
High school (grades 9-12):85516.79%
College or graduate school:1,26724.89%
Total:5,091100%
Early Childhood:54110.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,59070.52%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 35040 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 312 business establishments, employing about 5,709 people with an annual payroll of $375,832,000. USPS data shows 8,430 residential mailboxes and 344 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:8,430Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:344Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,145Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,548Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:287Source: USPS
# of Businesses:312Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$107,942,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$375,832,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,709Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 35040 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 1.63% of whom live in ZIP Code 35040. It covers 77.924 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.006 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:77.924 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.006 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:0111416Source: Census
Place Name:Calera city; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


35042 | | 35038

Schools in ZIP Code 35040


ZIP Code 35040 is in the Shelby County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Calera Elementary 855 10th St
Calera, AL 35040
District: Shelby County School District
Calera High 100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040
District: Shelby County School District
Calera Intermediate School 8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
District: Shelby County School District
Haven Christian Academy 9444 Hwy 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Day Program 117 Plz Cir
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Private SchoolNearby
Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry 1155 Alabaster Blvd
Alabaster, AL 35007
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35040


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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