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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
$83,732
Median income
$199,000
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pinson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,825. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Housing costs here run $199,000 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,435 a month; 85.4% of 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. To put 35126 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35126?

35.5

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.9%
African American 32.6%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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

$30,825

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35126 ranks nationally

Pinson, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,732 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,691

Total Housing Units

7,805

Occupied Units

886

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$199,000

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35126 ranks #3 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 35126 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 35126 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

35215 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 46,951
35216 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 36,408
35244 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 32,390
35226 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 31,471
35209 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 29,544
35020 standard
Bessemer, AL
Pop: 27,139

Related Areas

Jefferson County Pinson, AL Alabama

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.

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