35147 ZIP Code — Sterrett, AL

Shelby County, Alabama

ZIP code 35147 is located in Sterrett, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 68.69 square miles and serves a population of 6,465 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35147

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,788. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,465
population
68.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35147 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35147

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City Status
Sterrett Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35176 Vandiver (5.2 mi) 35176 Vandiver (5.2 mi) 35094 Leeds (6.8 mi) 35094 Leeds (6.8 mi) 35242 Birmingham (7.9 mi) 35242 Birmingham (7.9 mi) 35078 Harpersville (8.4 mi) 35078 Harpersville (8.4 mi) 35178 Vincent (8.7 mi) 35178 Vincent (8.7 mi) 35043 Chelsea (10 mi) 35043 Chelsea (10 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 6,465
Population density 94 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 117
Geography
Land area 68.69 sq mi
Water area 1.16 sq mi
Latitude 33.4182
Longitude -86.5474
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 29.3% 30.7% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 31.5% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 24.5% 28.4% 18.0%
Over $200k 9.5% 9.4% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,465
Population
94
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$87,788
Median household income
$41,105
Per capita income
$277,200
Median home value
$1,594
Median monthly rent
89.5%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
2,138
Housing units
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
225
Under 5
225
146
5–9
147
241
10–14
242
242
15–19
242
224
20–24
224
472
25–34
474
349
35–44
351
408
45–54
410
264
55–59
264
132
60–64
132
313
65–74
313
182
75–84
183
30
85+
30
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,53123.7%
18 and over4,93476.3%
65 and over1,05116.3%
Median age37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%
Black or African American 7.8%
Two or more races 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Other race 1.9%
GroupCount%
White5,31076.7%
Black or African American5407.8%
Two or more races4816.9%
Hispanic or Latino4626.7%
Other race1311.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 29.3% 30.7% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 31.5% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 24.5% 28.4% 18.0%
Over $200k 9.5% 9.4% 4.4%
Under $10k 5.4%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 4.9%
$50k–$75k 15.3%
$75k–$100k 17.3%
$100k–$150k 24.1%
$150k–$200k 8.9%
$200k+ 10.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k4.9%
$50k–$75k15.3%
$75k–$100k17.3%
$100k–$150k24.1%
$150k–$200k8.9%
$200k+10.6%
Median income$87,788

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%
$50k–$100k 2.9%
$100k–$150k 6.0%
$150k–$200k 10.9%
$200k–$300k 32.6%
$300k–$500k 31.6%
$500k–$1M 6.9%
$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$277,200
Median rent / month$1,594
Owner occupied89.5%
Renter occupied10.5%
Vacant4.3%
Single-family detached90.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes9.3%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–201911.1%
2000–200944.6%
1990–199920.7%
1980–19897.5%
1970–19792.5%
1960–19697.0%
1950–19592.8%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier1.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.9%
2 bedrooms13.2%
3 bedrooms50.1%
4 bedrooms27.9%
5+ bedrooms6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle23.6%
2 vehicles41.6%
3 or more34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.9%
Electricity58.1%
Propane / LP gas11.1%
Wood1.4%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,37260.3%
Cohabiting couple1014.4%
Male householder, no spouse30413.4%
Female householder, no spouse49721.9%
Households with children under 1883536.7%
Households with seniors (65+)70030.8%
Average household size2.84

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.5%21.2%
Married57.9%56.4%
Separated0.0%1.8%
Widowed2.0%7.1%
Divorced10.6%13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%
Some HS, no diploma 5.1%
HS graduate 17.8%
Some college, no degree 25.1%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 30.3%
Graduate / professional 12.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.9%
Bachelor's or higher42.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool654.6%
Kindergarten684.8%
Elementary school61543.6%
High school43430.8%
College / grad school22816.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%
Retail trade 12.5%
Professional & management 11.7%
Manufacturing 9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%
Transportation & utilities 7.8%
Finance & real estate 7.4%
Other services 5.0%
Construction 4.9%
Public administration 2.4%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Agriculture & mining 0.7%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.1%
Service14.4%
Sales & office21.0%
Natural resources & construction9.4%
Production & transportation14.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.0%
Government14.6%
Self-employed5.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.0%
Carpool6.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.5%
Work from home10.5%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)32.1

Poverty

All people 6.7%
Under 18 years 5.4%
18 and over 7.1%
Married-couple families 4.2%
Female-led households 5.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.9%
Retirement income20.4%
Supplemental Security1.6%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.1%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol32.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease5.4%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.0%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.8%
Depression26.0%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health15.6%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.7%
Visited dentist66.9%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans3637.4%
Disability%
Any disability12.4%
Under 185.7%
18–64 years7.4%
65 and over40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.8%
Public insurance28.3%
No insurance6.9%
Uninsured under 195.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only6,01593.0%
Spanish1232.0%
Other Indo-European1232.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,22496.3%
Born in same state6,17195.5%
Born in different state4,45068.8%
Foreign born530.8%
Naturalized citizen2413.7%
Not a US citizen9740.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French83112.9%
Italian69410.7%
Arab4787.4%
English560.9%
AncestryCount%
Polish230.4%
German150.2%
Dutch100.2%
Irish40.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.2%
Internet access98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35147

What city is ZIP code 35147 in?

ZIP code 35147 is primarily assigned to Sterrett, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35147 in?

ZIP code 35147 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35147 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 35147 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35147?

ZIP code 35147 has an estimated population of 6,465 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35147?

The median household income in ZIP code 35147 is $87,788, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35147?

The median home value in ZIP code 35147 is $277,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 35147 in?

ZIP code 35147 observes the CST timezone.

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