ZIP Code 35125
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Pell City · St. Clair County · Alabama
- Population
- 10,456
- Median income
- $59,891
- Median home value
- $183,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.3%
- Land area
- 123.0 sq mi
85/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
Chicago
ZIP code 35125 in Pell City, Alabama has a population of 10,456. The median household income is $59,891, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $183,100, 34% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35125 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.0 square miles in Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. The area is home to 10,456 residents, producing a population density of 85 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35125 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35125 sits at $59,891 (2% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,730. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $183,100 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $925 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35125 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 35125 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35125
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35125.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35125, Pell City, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,456
Population
123.0
Area (sq mi)
85
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35125?
36.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
2.0%
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?
$59,891
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$26,730
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,650
Total Housing Units
4,112
Occupied Units
538
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$925
Median Rent
1988
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
+7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35125 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 164 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 192 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 200 |
| 2024 | +7.6% | 215 |
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 341 business establishments in ZIP 35125, employing approximately 6,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $297,884,000.
341
Businesses
6,159
Employees
$297.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 38 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.2% |
| Information | 8 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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