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ZIP Code 35147
Sterrett, Alabama

ZIP code 35147 is in Sterrett, located in Shelby County, Alabama, within the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 5,769. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $59,122, and about 7% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
5,769
Census ZCTA
County
Shelby
FIPS 01117
Median income (est.)
$59,122
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
68.053 mi²
+ 1.206 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CitySterrett, AL
CountyShelby County (FIPS 01117)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro Area (13820)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates33.415882, -86.53099
Land / Water Area68.053 mi² land · 1.206 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,430 individual tax returns filed in 35147 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
25.5%
$25K–$50K
18.9%
$50K–$75K
15.2%
$75K–$100K
11.5%
$100K–$200K
22.2%
$200K+
6.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 29% of 35147's total adjusted gross income, from 7% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($59,122) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 35147's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$59,122
▲ 7.6%
Filers earning $200K+
6.6%
▲ 0.4 pt
Total filers
2,430
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/35147/soi?year=… $52K 2020 $55K 2021 $59K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 35147 ZCTA.

2000
3,146
 
2010
5,468
▲ +73.8%
2020
5,769
▲ +5.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number017790
City AliasesSterrett, Westover

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35147 in?

ZIP code 35147 is in Shelby County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01117).

What city is ZIP code 35147?

The primary USPS city for 35147 is Sterrett, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 35147 in?

35147 is part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL Metro Area (MSA code 13820).

What is the population of ZIP code 35147?

The 2020 Census population of 35147 was 5,769 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 35147?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 35147 is about $59,122, with around 7% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.