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Shelby County
Vandiver, AL
35176
35176 ZIP Code — Vandiver, AL
Shelby County, Alabama
ZIP code 35176 is located in
Vandiver ,
Alabama ,
within Shelby County .
It covers approximately 8.84 square miles and serves a population of
798 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 205 .
About ZIP code 35176
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 $104,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($28,029) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 35176 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
798
Population density
90 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
8.84 sq mi
Water area
0.24 sq mi
Latitude
33.4810
Longitude
-86.4980
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
205
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.9%
30.7%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
4.8%
31.5%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
28.4%
18.0%
Over $200k
7.1%
9.4%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$28,029
Median household income
$104,300
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 120 15.0% 18 and over 678 85.0% 65 and over 159 19.9% Median age 45.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.1%
Group Count % White 750 94% Black or African American 33 4.1% Two or more races 15 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.9%
30.7%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
4.8%
31.5%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
12.2%
28.4%
18.0%
Over $200k
7.1%
9.4%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.0% $10k–$15k 16.2% $15k–$25k 15.1% $25k–$35k 10.4% $35k–$50k 15.1% $50k–$75k 14.8% $100k–$150k 2.2% $200k+ 12.0% Median income $28,029
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $104,300 Median rent / month $817 Owner occupied 68.3% Renter occupied 31.7% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 24.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 75.1% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.6% 2000–2009 30.5% 1990–1999 8.1% 1980–1989 26.6% 1970–1979 9.0% 1960–1969 12.6% 1950–1959 2.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 41.2% 3 bedrooms 58.8% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 23.0% 1 vehicle 18.5% 2 vehicles 30.3% 3 or more 28.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.8% Electricity 47.3% Propane / LP gas 40.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 137 38.4% Cohabiting couple 12 3.4% Male householder, no spouse 122 34.2% Female householder, no spouse 86 24.1% Households with children under 18 62 17.4% Households with seniors (65+) 128 35.9% Average household size 2.24
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 9.6% 16.4% Married 58.3% 42.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.4% 12.8% Divorced 25.7% 28.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
27.8%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 65.0% Bachelor's or higher 10.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 98 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.2%
Professional & management
13.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.4% Service 13.5% Sales & office 17.6% Natural resources & construction 16.9% Production & transportation 21.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.1% Government 1.7% Self-employed 18.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 60.9% Carpool 32.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
32.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.2% Retirement income 28.6% Supplemental Security 12.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 48.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 43.8% High cholesterol 39.2% Diabetes 14.4% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 33.8% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 12.3% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.4% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 32.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.6% Depression 28.9% Fair or poor health 24.2% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 15.6% No health insurance 18.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 73.9% Visited dentist 54.3% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 19.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 5.3%
Disability % Any disability 28.1% Under 18 40.8% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 48.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 43.4% Public insurance 40.2% No insurance 27.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 776 97.2% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 798 100.0% Born in same state 798 100.0% Born in different state 763 95.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 203 25.4% Italian 84 10.5%
Ancestry Count % French 24 3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.7% Internet access 89.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35176
What city is ZIP code 35176 in?
ZIP code 35176 is primarily assigned to Vandiver, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35176 in?
ZIP code 35176 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35176?
30% of residents in ZIP code 35176 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 35176?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 35176 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 35176 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35176?
The median home value in ZIP code 35176 is $104,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 35176 in?
ZIP code 35176 observes the CST timezone.
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