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Vandiver, AL
Census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35147, 35176.
Population
990
Land area
20.3sq mi
People per sq mi
49
ZIP codes
2
Vandiver and its ZIP codes
Vandiver at a glance
- Vandiver is 51% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,783, 22% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,600 (50% below Alabama) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Vandiver, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vandiver, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,783
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$104,600
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (50), Irish Americans (41), French Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Vandiver.
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
PPP loans
$386K
13 loans, 62 jobs reported
How people get to work
Vandiver, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled23.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vandiver, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 35°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vandiver, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Vandiver
2 in or overlapping Vandiver. Population shown
Cities near Vandiver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DunnavantCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 19.3 |
| SterrettCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 22.9 |
| Shoal CreekCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5 |
| LeedsCity | 5.8 mi | 22.8 |
| WestoverTown | 6.2 mi | 19.8 |
| Highland LakesCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Brook HighlandCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.8 |
| VincentTown | 8.8 mi | 20.6 |
| Eagle PointCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.2 |
| ChelseaCity | 9.3 mi | 32.6 |
| IrondaleCity | 9.9 mi | 17.3 |
| MoodyCity | 10 mi | 24.5 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| HarpersvilleTown | 12 mi | 22 |
| Mountain BrookCity | 12 mi | 12.8 |
| Indian Springs VillageCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vandiver, AL in?
- Vandiver is in Shelby County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Vandiver, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vandiver include 35147, 35176.
- What is the population of Vandiver, AL?
- About 990 people live in Vandiver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vandiver?
- Nearby places include Dunnavant (2.9 mi), Sterrett (3.8 mi), Shoal Creek (4.7 mi), Leeds (5.8 mi), Westover (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023