35178 ZIP Code — Vincent, AL

Shelby County, Alabama

ZIP code 35178 is located in Vincent, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 57.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,632 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35178

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,065. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 35178 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,632

population

57.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35178 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35178

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35178. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vincent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35176 Vandiver (7.2 mi) 35054 Cropwell (7.3 mi) 35078 Harpersville (7.3 mi) 35147 Sterrett (8.7 mi) 35147 Sterrett (8.7 mi) 35128 Pell City (8.9 mi) 35014 Alpine (9.1 mi) 35044 Childersburg (10.8 mi) 35094 Leeds (12.3 mi) 35186 Wilsonville (12.8 mi) 35004 Moody (13.9 mi) 35125 Pell City (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,632
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	57.56 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	33.4195
Longitude	-86.3966
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	60.2%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	9.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,632

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$36,065

Median household income

$25,377

Per capita income

$134,700

Median home value

$821

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

35.2%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

1,337

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

105

25–34

168

35–44

159

177

45–54

167

153

55–59

144

60–64

153

65–74

145

120

75–84

114

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	516	19.6%
18 and over	2,116	80.4%
65 and over	629	23.9%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Black or African American 14.6%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,207	83.3%
Black or African American	388	14.6%
Two or more races	22	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.7%
Other race	10	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	9.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$36,065

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,700
Median rent / month	$821
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	55.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	29.4%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.1%
Electricity	57.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	414	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	46	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	248	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	468	39.8%
Households with children under 18	234	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	441	37.5%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	17.8%
Married	42.2%	40.9%
Separated	0.0%	6.5%
Widowed	1.6%	21.4%
Divorced	23.3%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 52.8%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	237	47.0%
High school	187	37.1%
College / grad school	80	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.4%

Retail trade 13.2%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Construction 9.0%

Wholesale trade 8.7%

Professional & management 6.8%

Public administration 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.5%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 35.2%

Under 18 years 70.2%

18 and over 26.7%

Married-couple families 15.7%

Female-led households 53.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	30.1%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,504	95.1%
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)	2,618	99.5%
Born in same state	2,606	99.0%
Born in different state	2,184	83.0%
Foreign born	12	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.5%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	625	23.7%
French	349	13.3%
Italian	236	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	74	2.8%
Polish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35178

What city is ZIP code 35178 in?

ZIP code 35178 is primarily assigned to Vincent, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35178 in?

ZIP code 35178 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35178?

35% of residents in ZIP code 35178 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35178 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 35178 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35178?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35178 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 35178 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 35178 in?

ZIP code 35178 observes the CST timezone.