Shelby
Census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shelby County, Alabama, with 940 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 495 ft (151 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Columbiana, 6.1 miles N.
- 940residents (2020 Census)
- 495 ftelevation · 151 m
- 18.8 sq miland area · 48.6 km²
- 50 / sq mipopulation density
- 35143ZIP code
About Shelby
Shelby is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shelby had a population of 940. The area is near Lay Lake and Waxahatchee Creek. Shelby Iron Park is located at the heart of the area. Two sites in Shelby, The Brick House and the Old Shelby Hotel, are listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
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- Median home value
- $158,200
- Median age
- 58.2
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Shelby had 940 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 940 |
|---|---|
| Density | 50 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shelby at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 940 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.76 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1069° N, 86.5854° W |
| ZIP code | 35143 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0169672 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shelby
- Columbiana6.1 mi N
- Talladega Springs8.6 mi E
- Fayetteville9.3 mi NE
- Calera9.4 mi W
- Wilsonville10.7 mi NE
- Jemison12.7 mi SW
- Chelsea14.2 mi N
- Montevallo15.2 mi W
- Thorsby15.3 mi SW
- Alabaster15.6 mi NW
- Weogufka17.0 mi E
- Wilton17.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Shelby
What county is Shelby in?
Shelby is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Shelby, AL?
940 people lived in Shelby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shelby, AL?
The ZIP code of Shelby is 35143.
What is the elevation of Shelby?
495 feet (151 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shelby?
Columbiana (6.1 mi), Talladega Springs (8.6 mi), Fayetteville (9.3 mi), Calera (9.4 mi), Wilsonville (10.7 mi).
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