Shelby County GIS Maps
Shelby County, Alabama, has 223,024 residents and covers 785.4 square miles. The population grew 14.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Shelby County is 01117.
Alabaster is the county's largest population center. Shelby County also includes 17 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 21 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Shelby County Trends
- Population
- 223,024▴
- Median Home Value
- $298,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 67,255▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Shelby County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Shelby County Population
Shelby County had 223,024 residents in 2020. That was 14.3% higher than in 2010. Shelby County added 79,731 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 284 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Birmingham, Hoover and Alabaster.
Population Trend in Shelby County AL
Shelby County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Shelby County Zip Codes
Shelby County has 17 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Birmingham (35242), Hoover (35244) and Alabaster (35007). Birmingham is the largest zip by population, with about 57,008 residents or 26% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 55% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Shelby County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35242 | Birmingham | 57,008 | ▴ 15.1% |
| 35244 | Hoover | 37,448 | ▴ 15.6% |
| 35007 | Alabaster | 28,274 | ▴ 7.8% |
| 35124 | Pelham | 25,667 | ▴ 11.5% |
| 35080 | Helena | 19,692 | ▴ 24% |
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Shelby County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Shelby County Demographics
Shelby County has a median age of 40, which makes the county a little older than Alabama overall. About 23% of residents are under 18, while 16.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 46.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Shelby County AL
Median Age
40
Under 18
23%
Age 65+
16.4%
Bachelor's+
46.2%
Shelby County School Districts
Shelby County is served by 6 public school districts with 67,255 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Birmingham City, Shelby County and Hoover City. Those three districts account for about 82% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Shelby County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City School District | 20,954 | 31.2% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Shelby County School District | 20,638 | 30.7% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Hoover City School District | 13,632 | 20.3% | ▴ 0.8% |
| Alabaster City School District | 6,316 | 9.4% | ▾ -0.5% |
| Pelham City School District | 3,444 | 5.1% | ▾ -0.1% |
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Shelby County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Shelby County Housing & Real Estate
Shelby County has a median home value of $298,700 and a median gross rent of $1,348. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Alabama median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $439,800 and homes spent about 45 days on the market.
Shelby County Housing Mix
Shelby County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Shelby County Housing Trends
Shelby County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Shelby County, AL
Shelby County has 9,001 business listings across 820 categories. The largest categories in Shelby County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (255, 2.8%), Real Estate Agents (201, 2.2%), and Gas Stations (165, 1.8%). The full Shelby County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Shelby County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Shelby County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 255 | 2.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 201 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 165 | 1.8% |
| Insurance Agencies | 156 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 131 | 1.5% |
| ATMs | 119 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 112 | 1.2% |
| Professional Services | 104 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 98 | 1.1% |
| Medical Offices | 96 | 1.1% |
Shelby County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| MSJ Boutique | 3D Printing Service | Helena |
| Kolbe Clinic | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Chelsea |
| University of Montevallo Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Montevallo |
| Hawthorne at Lake Heather | Accommodation | Birmingham |
| Bryan L. Parker CPA | Accountant | Pelham |
| Regions Tradition | Active Life | Hoover |
| St. Anne's Home | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Alabaster |
| A Angel Adoptions | Adoption Services | Helena |
| Glitz And Gowns | Adult Store | Alabaster |
| eGenosphere | Advertising Agency | Hoover |
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Shelby County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Shelby County Basemaps
Shelby County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Shelby County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Shelby County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Shelby County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.