35124 ZIP Code
Pelham, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35124 |
| City/Town: | Pelham |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,408 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,836 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,401 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,581 |
| Median Home Value: | $263,700 |
| Land Area: | 42.6 sq miles
110.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.3218, -86.7422 |
Population Information (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,408 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,746 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,662 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,198 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,566 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,679 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,639 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 990 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,897 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,451 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,793 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,155 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,722 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,625 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,326 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 367 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $263,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,354 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,581 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,286 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 295 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,822 | 84.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,464 | 15.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,336 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 383 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 501 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,272 | 18.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,500 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,371 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,088 | 29.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,221 | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35124 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,836 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,921 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,412 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,401 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,560 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,224 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 326 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,957 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,792 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,464 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 946 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,514 | 75.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,676 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 931 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 787 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,466 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,724 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,748 | 11.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,314 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 352 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 275 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 807 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35124 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 258 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 184 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 378 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 516 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 662 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,798 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,188 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,907 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,209 | 13.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,186 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35124 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,118 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 756 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 15 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,234 | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35124 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,113 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 786 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 382 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,411 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,032 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 248 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,827 | 13.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,324 | 10.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,840 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 968 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 760 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 482 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,912 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,925 | 81.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,224 | 25.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,479 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35124 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,627 | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,893 | 31.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,276 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 107 | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 251 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35124 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,372 | 76.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,300 | 13.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 120 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 22 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 169 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 118 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 480 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35124 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,070 | 11.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,874 | 30.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,298 | 24.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,278 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,670 | 17.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 190 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 104 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 44 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35124 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 8 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 111 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,653 | 17.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,257 | 44.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,719 | 28.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 833 | 8.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35124 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,281 | 56.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 55 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,803 | 41.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 128 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35124 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 113 | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,476 | 26.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,956 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,741 | 29.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35124 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 266 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 109 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 659 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,062 | 13.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,547 | 32.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,135 | 27.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 958 | 12.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 86 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35124 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,505 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $532 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,354 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,286 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,308 | 57.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,852 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,484 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,059 | 22.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,775 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,967 | 32.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35124 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,520 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,302 | 24.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,808 | 61.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 361 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,045 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,790 | 29.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35124 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,679 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 274 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 321 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,623 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,426 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,035 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,923 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,625 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,391 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,440 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 313 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 919 | 37.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,208 | 49.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35124 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,385 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,793 | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 913 | 32.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,599 | 57.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 551 | 19.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 281 | 10.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35124 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,452 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 495 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,956 | 395.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,956 | 395.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,956 | 395.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 86 | 17.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 25 | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,202 | 242.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35124 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,210 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,860 | 85.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,350 | 14.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,419 | 10.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 277 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 630 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35124 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,286 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,079 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Pelham, AL35124