35078 ZIP Code — Harpersville, AL

Shelby County, Alabama

ZIP code 35078 is located in Harpersville, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 43.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,089 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35078

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,348.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35078 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,089

population

43.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35078 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35078

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harpersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35186 Wilsonville (5.5 mi) 35044 Childersburg (5.8 mi) 35178 Vincent (7.3 mi) 35147 Sterrett (8.4 mi) 35147 Sterrett (8.4 mi) 35014 Alpine (11 mi) 35176 Vandiver (11.1 mi) 35051 Columbiana (11.3 mi) 35043 Chelsea (12.4 mi) 35242 Birmingham (14.2 mi) 35054 Cropwell (14.6 mi) 35094 Leeds (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,089
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	43.20 sq mi
Water area	2.07 sq mi
Latitude	33.3249
Longitude	-86.4543
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.5%	9.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,089

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$71,348

Median household income

$36,148

Per capita income

$190,500

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

887

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

154

35–44

172

140

45–54

158

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	472	22.6%
18 and over	1,617	77.4%
65 and over	416	19.9%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Black or African American 17.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,658	78.2%
Black or African American	379	17.9%
Two or more races	32	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%
Other race	7	0.3%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.5%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.5%	9.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$71,348

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,500
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	22.7%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	65.7%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.0%
Electricity	75.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	51.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	174	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	217	26.1%
Households with children under 18	228	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	31.6%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	22.9%
Married	60.0%	49.3%
Separated	4.7%	1.9%
Widowed	3.1%	7.4%
Divorced	6.9%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	2.8%
Elementary school	303	71.3%
High school	55	12.9%
College / grad school	55	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.1%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Construction 11.5%

Professional & management 10.8%

Retail trade 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 3.9%

Information 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.3%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.1%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,983	94.9%
Spanish	23	1.2%
Other Indo-European	19	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,059	98.6%
Born in same state	2,024	96.9%
Born in different state	1,690	80.9%
Foreign born	35	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	30	1.4%
Not a US citizen	16	53.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	240	11.5%
Arab	219	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	72	3.4%
Italian	42	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35078

What city is ZIP code 35078 in?

ZIP code 35078 is primarily assigned to Harpersville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35078 in?

ZIP code 35078 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35078 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 35078 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35078?

The median home value in ZIP code 35078 is $190,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 35078?

ZIP code 35078 has an estimated population of 2,089 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35078?

The median household income in ZIP code 35078 is $71,348, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35078 in?

ZIP code 35078 observes the CST timezone.