How is "cheapest" measured in this list?

ZIPs are ranked by median home value from lowest to highest, filtered to only those with HavenScore: 60 or above. The score filter excludes ZIPs where low prices correlate with weak growth, high risk, or economic decline.

Are these really the 10 cheapest ZIPs in Shelby County, AL?

These are the 10 most affordable ZIPs that also pass our quality filter (HavenScore: 60 or higher). ZIPs with low scores are excluded to surface genuinely good buys rather than declining markets.

How often is this list updated?

This page refreshes monthly when our pipeline ingests new data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, FHFA, and FRED.

Cheapest ZIPs in Shelby County, AL

The 10 most affordable ZIP codes in Shelby County, AL with HavenScore: 60 or higher, ranked by median home value. Refreshed September 2026.

1
35040
Calera, AL
$257,822
HavenScore: 69
2
35007
Alabaster, AL
$296,960
HavenScore: 69
3
35147
Sterrett, AL
$331,240
HavenScore: 62
4
35080
Helena, AL
$344,991
HavenScore: 71
5
35114
Alabaster, AL
$348,071
HavenScore: 62
6
35124
Pelham, AL
$354,096
HavenScore: 62
7
35043
Chelsea, AL
$385,601
HavenScore: 70
8
35244
Hoover, AL
$482,637
HavenScore: 60

Frequently asked questions

How is "cheapest" measured in this list?: ZIPs are ranked by median home value from lowest to highest, filtered to only those with HavenScore: 60 or above. The score filter excludes ZIPs where low prices correlate with weak growth, high risk, or economic decline.
Are these really the 10 cheapest ZIPs in Shelby County, AL?: These are the 10 most affordable ZIPs that also pass our quality filter (HavenScore: 60 or higher). ZIPs with low scores are excluded to surface genuinely good buys rather than declining markets.
How often is this list updated?: This page refreshes monthly when our pipeline ingests new data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, FHFA, and FRED.

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