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Eagle Point, AL

Census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama.

Population

3,110

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,407

ZIP codes

0

Eagle Point and its ZIP codes

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Eagle Point at a glance

  • Eagle Point is about 14 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $151,842 a year, about 2.4 times the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $493,800 (about 2.4 times the Alabama figure).

Local data for Eagle Point, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Eagle Point, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$151,842

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median home value

$493,800

Homeownership

94.2%

Bachelor's or higher

61.5%

Median age

44.5

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (323), German Americans (245), French Americans (132).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Sep 2026, +0.6 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

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

  • Drove alone74.5%
  • Carpooled2.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home22.5%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Eagle Point, 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

92° / 35°F

55.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Eagle Point, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.7%

U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

9.5%

U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

Cities near Eagle Point

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Highland LakesCensus-designated place1.7 mi3.8
MeadowbrookCensus-designated place1.8 mi4.4
Brook HighlandCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.8
Shoal CreekCensus-designated place4.5 mi5
Indian Springs VillageCity4.8 mi3.9
ChelseaCity6.3 mi32.6
WestoverTown6.4 mi19.8
Vestavia HillsCity7.1 mi20
PelhamCity7.4 mi38.8
Mountain BrookCity7.5 mi12.8
VandiverCensus-designated place9.1 mi20.3
HomewoodCity9.3 mi8.3
HooverCity9.6 mi49.7
DunnavantCensus-designated place10 mi19.3
IrondaleCity10 mi17.3
BirminghamCity12 mi147.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Eagle Point, AL in?
Eagle Point is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Eagle Point, AL?
About 3,110 people live in Eagle Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Eagle Point?
Nearby places include Highland Lakes (1.7 mi), Meadowbrook (1.8 mi), Brook Highland (3.2 mi), Shoal Creek (4.5 mi), Indian Springs Village (4.8 mi).

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