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Meadowbrook, AL

Census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama.

Population

9,117

Land area

4.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,093

ZIP codes

0

Meadowbrook and its ZIP codes

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Meadowbrook at a glance

  • Meadowbrook is about 21 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • It is the 77th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • Households here earn a median of $141,862 a year, about 2.2 times the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $423,700 (about 2 times the Alabama figure) and median rent is $1,365 a month.

Local data for Meadowbrook, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Meadowbrook, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$141,862

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$423,700

Median rent

$1,365/mo

Homeownership

88.7%

Bachelor's or higher

73.7%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

25.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (916), German Americans (910), Italian Americans (469).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$1.53B

FY 2026, $6,866 per person

Shelby County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone73.2%
  • Carpooled3.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home23.7%

Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Meadowbrook, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 Meadowbrook, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.0%

U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

8.2%

U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.9%

U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts

Cities near Meadowbrook

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Eagle PointCensus-designated place1.8 mi2.2
Brook HighlandCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.8
Highland LakesCensus-designated place3.3 mi3.8
Indian Springs VillageCity3.4 mi3.9
Vestavia HillsCity5.5 mi20
Shoal CreekCensus-designated place5.9 mi5
PelhamCity6.5 mi38.8
Mountain BrookCity6.5 mi12.8
HomewoodCity7.7 mi8.3
ChelseaCity7.8 mi32.6
HooverCity8 mi49.7
WestoverTown8.2 mi19.8
IrondaleCity10 mi17.3
VandiverCensus-designated place11 mi20.3
BirminghamCity11 mi147.1
HelenaCity11 mi22.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Meadowbrook, AL in?
Meadowbrook is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Meadowbrook, AL?
About 9,117 people live in Meadowbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Meadowbrook?
Nearby places include Eagle Point (1.8 mi), Brook Highland (3.2 mi), Highland Lakes (3.3 mi), Indian Springs Village (3.4 mi), Vestavia Hills (5.5 mi).

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