Shoal Creek
Census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama

Shoal Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shelby County, Alabama, with 1,668 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highland Lakes, 3.1 miles SW.
- 1,668residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 331 / sq mipopulation density
- 35242ZIP code
About Shoal Creek
Shoal Creek is a residential community and Census-designated place in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shoal Creek had a population of 1,668.
Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club is located in Shoal Creek.
It is a part of the Birmingham, Alabama metropolitan area, approximately 15 miles (24 km) southeast of downtown Birmingham.
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Living in Shoal Creek
- Median household income
- $218,333
- Median home value
- $762,500
- Median rent
- $2,766/mo
- Median age
- 49.6
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Shoal Creek had 1,668 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,668 |
|---|---|
| Density | 331 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shoal Creek at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,668 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.04 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4326° N, 86.6131° W |
| ZIP code | 35242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0169978 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shoal Creek
- Highland Lakes3.1 mi SW
- Brook Highland4.1 mi W
- Eagle Point4.3 mi SW
- Vandiver5.2 mi E
- Meadowbrook5.9 mi SW
- Dunnavant6.0 mi NE
- Westover6.4 mi SE
- Vestavia Hills7.6 mi W
- Irondale7.9 mi N
- Mountain Brook8.1 mi NW
- Leeds8.3 mi N
- Chelsea8.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shoal Creek
What county is Shoal Creek in?
Shoal Creek is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Shoal Creek, AL?
1,668 people lived in Shoal Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shoal Creek, AL?
The ZIP code of Shoal Creek is 35242.
What is the elevation of Shoal Creek?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shoal Creek?
Highland Lakes (3.1 mi), Brook Highland (4.1 mi), Eagle Point (4.3 mi), Vandiver (5.2 mi), Meadowbrook (5.9 mi).
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