35040 ZIP Code
Calera, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35040 |
| City/Town: | Calera |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,464 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,474 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,458 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,468 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,700 |
| Land Area: | 77.9 sq miles
201.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.1030, -86.7289 |
Population Information (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,464 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,943 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,521 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,564 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,465 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,249 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,167 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,084 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,117 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,193 | 17.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,282 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 780 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 744 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 968 | 5.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 639 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 212 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,487 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,468 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,876 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 592 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,506 | 80.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,370 | 19.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,935 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 255 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 607 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,999 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,794 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,315 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,778 | 23.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,187 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,474 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,859 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,185 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,458 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,207 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,031 | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 161 | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,743 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,099 | 80.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,532 | 15.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 382 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,621 | 62.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,976 | 26.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 46 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,415 | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 402 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,511 | 8.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,774 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,596 | 8.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 148 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35040 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 273 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 199 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 409 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 392 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 815 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,452 | 21.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,026 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,451 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 587 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 272 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35040 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,247 | 82.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 755 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 976 | 9.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35040 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 98 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 764 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,009 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 283 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,191 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 636 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 286 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,117 | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 994 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,990 | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 223 | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 620 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 820 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,087 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,167 | 76.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,549 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,356 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35040 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,941 | 86.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,466 | 21.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,247 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 166 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 35 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 399 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35040 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,302 | 84.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 291 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 89 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 60 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 107 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 42 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 557 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35040 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 68 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,314 | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,381 | 45.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 973 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 598 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 412 | 5.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 148 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 277 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 165 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 132 | 1.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35040 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 52 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 55 | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,088 | 14.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,566 | 61.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,480 | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 227 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35040 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,881 | 27.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 126 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,862 | 70.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35040 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 102 | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,831 | 26.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,204 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,739 | 25.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35040 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 212 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 232 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 953 | 17.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,880 | 34.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,705 | 31.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 394 | 7.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 120 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,303 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $391 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,487 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.38 |
Households (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,876 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,473 | 50.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,825 | 26.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,021 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,963 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,790 | 40.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,389 | 20.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35040 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,705 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,682 | 25.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,866 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 170 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 944 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,099 | 31.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35040 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,504 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 441 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 247 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,311 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 954 | 17.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,551 | 28.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,407 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,030 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,443 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,988 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 464 | 23.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 832 | 41.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 692 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35040 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,010 | 92.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,236 | 6.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 406 | 32.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 815 | 65.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 52 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,554 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 91 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 910 | 1000.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 910 | 1000.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 910 | 1000.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 27 | 29.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 114 | 125.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 719 | 790.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35040 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,900 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,610 | 92.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,290 | 7.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,218 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 61 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35040 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,876 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,495 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
Calera, AL35040