Alabaster Alabama Map

About Alabaster, Alabama

Alabaster is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 33,917. The population density is 494.6 people per km². Alabaster is located at 33.2443°N, 86.8164°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35114.

Alabaster unfurls across rolling terrain where the humid air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, seems to hum with a quiet vitality. It lies 11.1 miles south of Hoover, AL (from Hoover, AL: bearing 181°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south of Pelham. The landscape is a gentle embrace of verdant hills and meandering creeks, their waters reflecting the wide, ever-changing Alabama sky. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of oaks and magnolias, painting shifting patterns on the undergrowth, while the distant call of a cardinal punctuates the stillness. This is a place where the earth feels ancient, its contours shaped by patient, unhurried forces, inviting a slower pace of life. The story of Alabaster is deeply intertwined with the land's mineral wealth, particularly its gypsum deposits, which gave the city its distinctive name and fueled early industries. Though the large-scale mining operations of the past have largely receded, their legacy is etched into the very character of the region, a reminder of the grit and ingenuity that built this community. Today, Alabaster thrives as a modern hub, its economy diversified yet still carrying the echoes of its industrial past. The city's growth has brought a vibrant mix of people and ideas, creating a dynamic yet welcoming atmosphere where the simple pleasures of life are still cherished.

About This Alabaster Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alabaster, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.244281, -86.816377. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alabaster and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Alabaster includes the ZIP code (35007), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Shelby County (Columbiana), and school district assignment (Alabaster City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alabaster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.