PlainZIP

Pell City, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35125

St. Clair County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,456
85/sq mi
$59,891
Median income
$183,100
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pell City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
85
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35125 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama, home to 10,456 residents across 123.0 square miles, a density of 85 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35125 reports a modest median household income of $59,891 (2% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,730. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Housing costs here run $183,100 for a typical home value (3% above the state average), with rent averaging $925 a month; 69.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Clair County, letting you compare 35125 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 35125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pell City, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35125.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 35125, Pell City, 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

10,456

Population

123.0

Area (sq mi)

85

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35125?

36.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 12.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

How ZIP 35125 ranks nationally

Pell City, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,891 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35125 vs 35135 →

ZIP 35125 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35125 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35125 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35125 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35135 Riverside, AL 1,812 5.5 mi
35128 Pell City, AL 10,197 6.0 mi
35052 Cook Springs, AL 277 7.0 mi
35054 Cropwell, AL 4,101 8.3 mi
35120 Odenville, AL 13,842 7.9 mi
35131 Ragland, AL 4,159 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

35120 standard
Odenville, AL
Pop: 13,842
35146 standard
Springville, AL
Pop: 10,948
35004 standard
Moody, AL
Pop: 10,427
35128 standard
Pell City, AL
Pop: 10,197
35953 standard
Ashville, AL
Pop: 7,319
35131 standard
Ragland, AL
Pop: 4,159

Related Areas

St. Clair County Pell City, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35125 in? ▼
ZIP code 35125 (Pell City) is located in St. Clair County, Alabama. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35125? ▼
ZIP code 35125 in Pell City, AL has a population of 10,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35125 is $59,891, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35125 is $183,100, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35125 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35125? ▼
ZIP code 35125 has 341 business establishments employing approximately 6,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35125 are: Retail trade (66), Health care and social assistance (41), Construction (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35125 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 35125? ▼
In ZIP code 35125, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 35125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35125 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35125? ▼
In ZIP code 35125, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35125 is 18.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.