35040 ZIP Code – Calera, Alabama
35040 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Calera, Alabama, part of Shelby County with a population of approximately 18,464 residents. The median household income is $72,474 — above the Alabama average and near the national average. The median home value of $183,700 is below the national average, with 78.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,487 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 0.8%, which is well below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 7.5% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 33.9%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 33.4, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 35007, 35085, 35051.
ZIP Code 35040 Data
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ZIP 35040 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35040 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $72k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $183k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,487 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.9% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35007 – Alabaster
- 35085 – Jemison
- 35051 – Columbiana
- 35115 – Montevallo
- 35143 – Shelby
- 35114 – Alabaster
- 35124 – Pelham
- 35035 – Brierfield
- 35043 – Chelsea
- 35080 – Helena
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35007 | ALABASTER | 27,052 | $81,351 |
| 35085 | JEMISON | 9,246 | $66,771 |
| 35051 | COLUMBIANA | 9,879 | $65,563 |
| 35115 | MONTEVALLO | 16,709 | $54,746 |
| 35143 | SHELBY | 3,122 | $73,788 |