35051 ZIP Code — Columbiana, AL

Shelby County, Alabama

ZIP code 35051 is located in Columbiana, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 101.43 square miles and serves a population of 9,879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35051

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 35051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,879

population

101.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbiana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35186 Wilsonville (6.3 mi) 35043 Chelsea (7 mi) 35007 Alabaster (10 mi) 35040 Calera (10.1 mi) 35143 Shelby (10.6 mi) 35124 Pelham (10.6 mi) 35078 Harpersville (11.3 mi) 35242 Birmingham (12.7 mi) 35044 Childersburg (13.3 mi) 35147 Sterrett (13.8 mi) 35147 Sterrett (13.8 mi) 35244 Birmingham (15 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	9,879
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	101.43 sq mi
Water area	2.48 sq mi
Latitude	33.2262
Longitude	-86.6105
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.1%	9.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,879

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$65,563

Median household income

$33,653

Per capita income

$230,000

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,858

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

223

Under 5

184

404

5–9

333

352

10–14

290

370

15–19

306

227

20–24

187

660

25–34

545

844

35–44

697

689

45–54

570

515

55–59

425

368

60–64

305

499

65–74

413

200

75–84

165

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,124	21.5%
18 and over	7,755	78.5%
65 and over	1,385	14.0%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Black or African American 16.5%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,574	74.8%
Black or African American	1,667	16.5%
Two or more races	381	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	241	2.4%
Other race	221	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	23.0%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.1%	9.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$65,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 11.0%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,000
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	64.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.8%
Electricity	66.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,578	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	178	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	462	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,074	32.6%
Households with children under 18	988	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,055	32.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	21.8%
Married	44.9%	48.6%
Separated	2.7%	2.2%
Widowed	1.8%	11.3%
Divorced	12.6%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	3.4%
Kindergarten	246	11.4%
Elementary school	855	39.8%
High school	687	32.0%
College / grad school	288	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 13.2%

Public administration 10.6%

Professional & management 10.2%

Construction 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Other services 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	343	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,472	95.9%
Spanish	70	0.7%
Other Indo-European	63	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,698	98.2%
Born in same state	9,672	97.9%
Born in different state	7,928	80.3%
Foreign born	26	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	181	1.8%
Not a US citizen	83	45.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,439	14.6%
French	934	9.5%
Italian	550	5.6%
Polish	36	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.3%
German	23	0.2%
Irish	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	90.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35051

What city is ZIP code 35051 in?

ZIP code 35051 is primarily assigned to Columbiana, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35051 in?

ZIP code 35051 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35051 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 35051?

ZIP code 35051 has an estimated population of 9,879 residents, with a density of 97 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35051?

The median household income in ZIP code 35051 is $65,563, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35051?

The median home value in ZIP code 35051 is $230,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35051 in?

ZIP code 35051 observes the CST timezone.