35143 ZIP Code — Shelby, AL

Shelby County, Alabama

ZIP code 35143 is located in Shelby, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 43.69 square miles and serves a population of 3,122 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35143

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,788. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 35143 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,122

population

43.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35143 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35143

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35143. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shelby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35040 Calera (10 mi) 35051 Columbiana (10.6 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (11.3 mi) 35151 Sylacauga (11.3 mi) 35046 Clanton (12.4 mi) 35186 Wilsonville (12.6 mi) 35085 Jemison (12.9 mi) 35183 Weogufka (13.4 mi) 35044 Childersburg (15.7 mi) 35007 Alabaster (16.6 mi) 35043 Chelsea (17.5 mi) 35078 Harpersville (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,122
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	43.69 sq mi
Water area	5.11 sq mi
Latitude	33.0821
Longitude	-86.5482
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	32.1%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	9.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,122

Population

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$73,788

Median household income

$39,389

Per capita income

$218,500

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,832

Housing units

24.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

121

10–14

100

116

15–19

101

20–24

25–34

194

35–44

159

190

45–54

155

117

55–59

255

60–64

209

180

65–74

148

192

75–84

158

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	557	17.8%
18 and over	2,565	82.2%
65 and over	820	26.3%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 3.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,840	87.9%
Hispanic or Latino	110	3.4%
Black or African American	108	3.3%
Two or more races	95	2.9%
Other race	63	1.9%
Asian	16	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	9.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	25.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$73,788

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 27.7%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,500
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	57.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	42.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	17.8%
1990–1999	27.4%
1980–1989	27.7%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	89.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	861	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	23	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	285	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	127	9.8%
Households with children under 18	334	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	537	41.4%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	13.8%
Married	58.8%	70.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	6.5%
Divorced	12.3%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	4.3%
Kindergarten	10	1.4%
Elementary school	195	28.2%
High school	271	39.2%
College / grad school	185	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 21.6%

Retail trade 16.9%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Education & healthcare 11.1%

Construction 9.6%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Other services 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,041	97.4%
Spanish	16	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,090	99.0%
Born in same state	3,090	99.0%
Born in different state	2,389	76.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.0%
Not a US citizen	16	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	256	8.2%
Italian	188	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	160	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35143

What city is ZIP code 35143 in?

ZIP code 35143 is primarily assigned to Shelby, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35143 in?

ZIP code 35143 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35143 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 35143 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 35143 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 35143 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35143 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35143 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35143 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 35143 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 35143 in?

ZIP code 35143 observes the CST timezone.