Pelham, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35124
Shelby County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,020
- 214/sq mi High-density area
- $99,726
- Median income Above-median income area
- $307,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pelham pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 214
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35124 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35124 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pelham, Shelby County, Alabama, with 23,020 residents across 107.6 square miles, a density of 214 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35124 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,726 (64% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,408. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $307,600 (74% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,577.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Shelby County, so 35124 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 35124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pelham, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35124.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
178 establishments
- Construction
Construction
141 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
137 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35124, Pelham, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,020
Population
107.6
Area (sq mi)
214
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35124?
40.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
7.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$99,726
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$48,408
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35124 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Pelham, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,726 Top 6% higher than 94% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,176housing units
10,176
Total Housing Units
9,900
Occupied Units
276
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$307,600
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,577
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35124 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 151 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 168 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 194 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 215 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 214 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,081 business establishments in ZIP 35124, employing approximately 15,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $939,413,000.
1,081
Businesses
15,958
Employees
$939.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 178 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 141 | 13.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 137 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 110 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.8% |
| Information | 8 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35124 vs 35244 →
ZIP 35124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35242
Birmingham (35242)
49,545 residents
- 35216
Birmingham (35216)
36,408 residents
- 35244
Birmingham (35244)
32,390 residents
- 35226
Birmingham (35226)
31,471 residents
- 35211
Birmingham (35211)
26,236 residents
- 35007
Alabaster (35007)
26,225 residents
- 35124
Pelham (35124)
23,020 residents
- 35243 17,328
Birmingham (35243)
17,328 residents
- 35080 15,881
Helena (35080)
15,881 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35124 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35226
Birmingham (35226)
$124,516 median income
- 35043
Chelsea (35043)
$121,356 median income
- 35080
Helena (35080)
$118,344 median income
- 35242
Birmingham (35242)
$117,047 median income
- 35244
Birmingham (35244)
$113,450 median income
- 35124
Pelham (35124)
$99,726 median income
- 35243
Birmingham (35243)
$99,645 median income
- 35114
Alabaster (35114)
$98,355 median income
- 35007
Alabaster (35007)
$88,505 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35124 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35244 | Birmingham, AL | 32,390 | 4.5 mi |
| 35043 | Chelsea, AL | 9,234 | 6.0 mi |
| 35216 | Birmingham, AL | 36,408 | 7.4 mi |
| 35007 | Alabaster, AL | 26,225 | 7.0 mi |
| 35243 | Birmingham, AL | 17,328 | 9.0 mi |
| 35226 | Birmingham, AL | 31,471 | 7.5 mi |
| 35114 | Alabaster, AL | 7,172 | 8.9 mi |
| 35080 | Helena, AL | 15,881 | 9.4 mi |
| 35242 | Birmingham, AL | 49,545 | 9.4 mi |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 26,236 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35124, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,020 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35124 in?
ZIP code 35124 (Pelham) is located in Shelby County, Alabama. Shelby County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/shelby-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35124?
ZIP code 35124 in Pelham, AL has a population of 23,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35124?
The median household income in ZIP 35124 is $99,726, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35124?
The median home value in ZIP 35124 is $307,600, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35124 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35124?
ZIP code 35124 has 1,081 business establishments employing approximately 15,958 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35124 are: Retail trade (178), Construction (141), Wholesale trade (137). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35124 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35124?
In ZIP code 35124, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35124 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35124?
In ZIP code 35124, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35124 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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