35115 ZIP Code — Montevallo, AL
Shelby County, Alabama
ZIP code 35115 is located in Montevallo, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 123.38 square miles and serves a population of 16,709 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.
About ZIP code 35115
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $54,746. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,709
population
123.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35115 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35115
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35115. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Montevallo | Acceptable |
| Montevallo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35035 Brierfield (5.6 mi)
35114 Alabaster (8.1 mi)
35114 Alabaster (8.1 mi)
35080 Helena (9.8 mi)
35007 Alabaster (9.9 mi)
35040 Calera (10.2 mi)
36792 Randolph (12.9 mi)
35085 Jemison (12.9 mi)
35124 Pelham (15.7 mi)
35184 West Blocton (15.8 mi)
35022 Bessemer (16 mi)
35022 Bessemer (16 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,709 |
| Population density | 135 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 117 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 123.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.96 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.1094 |
| Longitude | -86.8940 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 205 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.2% | 30.7% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 31.5% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.7% | 28.4% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 9.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
16,709
Population
135
People per sq mi
32.2
Median age
$54,746
Median household income
$24,215
Per capita income
$155,700
Median home value
$845
Median monthly rent
71.7%
Home ownership
16.0%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
4,606
Housing units
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
410
Under 5
451
452
5–9
497
543
10–14
597
830
15–19
912
948
20–24
1,041
1,245
25–34
1,367
743
35–44
816
831
45–54
913
517
55–59
568
409
60–64
449
667
65–74
732
299
75–84
329
68
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,478 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 13,231 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,170 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 32.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.9%
Black or African American
12.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10%
Other race
7.2%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,055 | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,398 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,863 | 10% |
| Other race | 1,338 | 7.2% |
| Two or more races | 770 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.2% | 30.7% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 31.5% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.7% | 28.4% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.9% | 9.4% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
14.6%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $54,746 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.8%
$50k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
22.6%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,700 |
| Median rent / month | $845 |
| Owner occupied | 71.7% |
| Renter occupied | 28.3% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 63.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 27.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 29.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.3% |
| Electricity | 81.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,592 | 45.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 588 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,261 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,323 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,842 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,568 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.3% | 42.5% |
| Married | 42.8% | 39.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
12.7%
HS graduate
30.4%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 83 | 1.6% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,685 | 32.8% |
| High school | 860 | 16.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,297 | 44.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
13.9%
Education & healthcare
13.4%
Construction
13.1%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Professional & management
9.2%
Wholesale trade
6.6%
Other services
5.5%
Public administration
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Information
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.1% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.2% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.5% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.0%
Under 18 years
18.5%
18 and over
15.2%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
32.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 18.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 781 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 10.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 14.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,848 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 866 | 5.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 816 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,341 | 91.8% |
| Born in same state | 15,130 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 10,918 | 65.3% |
| Foreign born | 211 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,368 | 8.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 401 | 29.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,103 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 1,999 | 12% |
| Italian | 882 | 5.3% |
| English | 213 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 170 | 1% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
| German | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.5% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35115
What city is ZIP code 35115 in?
ZIP code 35115 is primarily assigned to Montevallo, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35115 in?
ZIP code 35115 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35115?
16% of residents in ZIP code 35115 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35115?
The median home value in ZIP code 35115 is $155,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 35115?
ZIP code 35115 has an estimated population of 16,709 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35115?
The median household income in ZIP code 35115 is $54,746, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35115 in?
ZIP code 35115 observes the CST timezone.