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Calera, AL

City in Shelby County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35040.

Population

17,714

Land area

24.3sq mi

People per sq mi

729

ZIP codes

1

Calera and its ZIP codes

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Calera at a glance

  • Calera is about 7.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 36th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • The median household income is $87,194, 36% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,300 (12% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,601 a month.

Local data for Calera, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Calera, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$87,194

Poverty rate

7.3%

Median home value

$235,300

Median rent

$1,601/mo

Homeownership

79.3%

Bachelor's or higher

37.1%

Median age

33.9

Average commute

33.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,703), Mexican Americans (1,407), Irish Americans (1,191).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Calera.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$69,505

84,778 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,513

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $6,866 per person

Shelby County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Calera, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.4%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home16.2%

Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Calera, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

733

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

491

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 36°F

56.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Calera, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

12.7%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

ZIP codes in Calera

1 in or overlapping Calera. Population shown

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Cities near Calera

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MontevalloCity5 mi12.9
WiltonTown7.9 mi1
AlabasterCity8.4 mi26.3
ShelbyCensus-designated place9.5 mi18.8
BrantleyvilleCensus-designated place9.9 mi2.2
ColumbianaCity10 mi18
Pea RidgeCensus-designated place10 mi15.6
JemisonCity11 mi11.3
HelenaCity13 mi22.3
PelhamCity13 mi38.8
ThorsbyCity15 mi5.8
HooverCity16 mi49.7
Indian Springs VillageCity16 mi3.9
WilsonvilleTown17 mi10.6
ChelseaCity17 mi32.6
FayettevilleCensus-designated place18 mi17.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Calera, AL in?
Calera is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Calera, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Calera include 35040.
What is the population of Calera, AL?
About 17,714 people live in Calera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Calera?
Nearby places include Montevallo (5 mi), Wilton (7.9 mi), Alabaster (8.4 mi), Shelby (9.5 mi), Brantleyville (9.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023