35186 ZIP Code — Wilsonville, AL

Shelby County, Alabama

ZIP code 35186 is located in Wilsonville, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 55.06 square miles and serves a population of 5,189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35186

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 $272,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,143. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35186 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,189

population

55.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35186 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35186

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35186. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilsonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35078 Harpersville (5.5 mi) 35051 Columbiana (6.3 mi) 35044 Childersburg (7.3 mi) 35043 Chelsea (9.8 mi) 35147 Sterrett (11.1 mi) 35147 Sterrett (11.1 mi) 35143 Shelby (12.6 mi) 35178 Vincent (12.8 mi) 35242 Birmingham (13.8 mi) 35124 Pelham (15.1 mi) 35176 Vandiver (15.2 mi) 35014 Alpine (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,189
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	55.06 sq mi
Water area	2.87 sq mi
Latitude	33.2611
Longitude	-86.5104
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	35.0%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.1%	9.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,189

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$89,143

Median household income

$42,621

Per capita income

$272,000

Median home value

$1,055

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

1,799

Housing units

28.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

184

Under 5

181

144

5–9

142

161

10–14

157

149

15–19

145

118

20–24

116

331

25–34

325

188

35–44

184

413

45–54

404

187

55–59

183

192

60–64

188

383

65–74

376

141

75–84

138

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,172	22.6%
18 and over	4,017	77.4%
65 and over	1,097	21.1%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.8%

Black or African American 6%

Two or more races 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,613	87.8%
Black or African American	314	6%
Two or more races	182	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	65	1.2%
Other race	44	0.8%
Asian	36	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.1%	9.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	10.0%
Median income	$89,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 28.0%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$272,000
Median rent / month	$1,055
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	18.7%
2000–2009	26.1%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	12.3%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	75.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,249	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	156	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	262	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	327	16.4%
Households with children under 18	526	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	736	36.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	15.6%
Married	64.0%	59.5%
Separated	3.0%	1.0%
Widowed	4.7%	12.6%
Divorced	9.2%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	28.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	71	6.7%
Kindergarten	40	3.8%
Elementary school	531	50.0%
High school	236	22.2%
College / grad school	183	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Construction 15.8%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 11.1%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Other services 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Public administration 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 17.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	356	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,824	93.0%
Spanish	38	0.8%
Other Indo-European	26	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,102	98.3%
Born in same state	5,052	97.4%
Born in different state	3,811	73.4%
Foreign born	50	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	87	1.7%
Not a US citizen	32	36.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	703	13.5%
Arab	621	12%
Italian	587	11.3%
Polish	53	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	0.5%
Dutch	8	0.2%
German	4	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35186

What city is ZIP code 35186 in?

ZIP code 35186 is primarily assigned to Wilsonville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35186 in?

ZIP code 35186 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35186 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35186 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35186 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 35186 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 35186?

ZIP code 35186 has an estimated population of 5,189 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35186?

The median household income in ZIP code 35186 is $89,143, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35186 in?

ZIP code 35186 observes the CST timezone.