35242 -- U.S. ZIP code Municipality (1990): SHOAL CREEK, Alabama All ZIPs for this municipality (1990): 35242 Population (2000): 32244 Housing Units (2000): 13948 Land area (2000): 63.047480 sq. miles (163.292216 sq. km) Water area (2000): 1.400915 sq. miles (3.628353 sq. km) Total area (2000): 64.448395 sq. miles (166.920569 sq. km) Located within: Alabama (AL) Location: 33.409582 N, 86.696846 W