Pinson, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35126
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,725
- 144/sq mi High-density area
- $83,732
- Median income Above-median income area
- $199,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pinson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 144
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35126 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35126 (Pinson, AL) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.2 in 2023 to 188.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35126 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pinson, Jefferson County, Alabama, with 21,725 residents across 150.9 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35126 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,732 (37% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,825. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $199,000 (12% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,435; 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35126 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 35126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pinson, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35126.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 35126, Pinson, 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
21,725
Population
150.9
Area (sq mi)
144
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35126?
35.5
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
4.5%
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?
$83,732
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$30,825
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35126 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Pinson, 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)
$83,732 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
8,691housing units
8,691
Total Housing Units
7,805
Occupied Units
886
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,000
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,435
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35126 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 129 |
| 2021 | +12.6% | 145 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 167 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 177 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 188 |
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 207 business establishments in ZIP 35126, employing approximately 1,678 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,554,000.
207
Businesses
1,678
Employees
$63.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 39 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 17.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.9% |
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 35126 vs 35116 →
ZIP 35126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
46,951 residents
- 35173
Trussville (35173)
25,176 residents
- 35126
Pinson (35126)
21,725 residents
- 35235
Birmingham (35235)
19,484 residents
- 35217 13,729
Birmingham (35217)
13,729 residents
- 35116 4,240
Morris (35116)
4,240 residents
- 35133 3,907
Remlap (35133)
3,907 residents
- 35172 2,986
Trafford (35172)
2,986 residents
- 35091 2,719
Kimberly (35091)
2,719 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35126 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35173
Trussville (35173)
$117,105 median income
- 35091
Kimberly (35091)
$100,375 median income
- 35116
Morris (35116)
$88,274 median income
- 35126
Pinson (35126)
$83,732 median income
- 35235
Birmingham (35235)
$63,295 median income
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
$52,793 median income
- 35133
Remlap (35133)
$50,313 median income
- 35217 $40,486
Birmingham (35217)
$40,486 median income
- 35172 $39,844
Trafford (35172)
$39,844 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35126 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35116 | Morris, AL | 4,240 | 6.4 mi |
| 35235 | Birmingham, AL | 19,484 | 7.4 mi |
| 35215 | Birmingham, AL | 46,951 | 6.4 mi |
| 35133 | Remlap, AL | 3,907 | 6.8 mi |
| 35172 | Trafford, AL | 2,986 | 8.2 mi |
| 35173 | Trussville, AL | 25,176 | 7.6 mi |
| 35091 | Kimberly, AL | 2,719 | 8.5 mi |
| 35119 | New Castle, AL | 116 | 9.2 mi |
| 35217 | Birmingham, AL | 13,729 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35126, 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 (21,725 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 35126 in?
ZIP code 35126 (Pinson) is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35126?
ZIP code 35126 in Pinson, AL has a population of 21,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35126?
The median household income in ZIP 35126 is $83,732, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35126?
The median home value in ZIP 35126 is $199,000, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35126 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35126?
ZIP code 35126 has 207 business establishments employing approximately 1,678 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35126 are: Construction (39), Retail trade (37), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35126?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35126 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 35126?
In ZIP code 35126, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 35126?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35126 is 33.4 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 35126?
In ZIP code 35126, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35126 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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