PlainZIP

Pleasant Grove, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35127

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

10,099
398/sq mi
$70,317
Median income
$226,400
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pleasant Grove pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
398
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35127 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pleasant Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 10,099 residents across 25.4 square miles, a density of 398 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35127 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,317 (15% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,606. Local economic indicators show a 19.7% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $226,400 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,400 monthly, and 79.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 35127 in local context, 10 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 35127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pleasant Grove, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35127.

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 35127, Pleasant Grove, 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

10,099

Population

25.4

Area (sq mi)

398

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35127?

39.9

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 28.1%
African American 69.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$70,317

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$32,606

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35127 ranks nationally

Pleasant Grove, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,317 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,761

Total Housing Units

3,479

Occupied Units

282

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$226,400

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,400

Median Rent

1983

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35127 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 133
2021 +9.8% 146
2022 +17.6% 171
2023 +13.1% 194
2024 -2.4% 189

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 64 business establishments in ZIP 35127, employing approximately 575 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,417,000.

64

Businesses

575

Employees

$18.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 16 25.0%
Retail trade 10 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 8 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.8%
Construction 4 6.3%
Finance and insurance 4 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35127 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 35127 ranks #5 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 35127 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 35127 ranks the highest 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
35061 Dolomite, AL 1,465 1.8 mi
35224 Birmingham, AL 6,094 2.7 mi
35064 Fairfield, AL 11,458 3.4 mi
35228 Birmingham, AL 10,419 4.0 mi
35060 Docena, AL 414 4.9 mi
35218 Birmingham, AL 7,353 4.9 mi
35208 Birmingham, AL 14,855 5.6 mi
35020 Bessemer, AL 27,139 6.3 mi
35221 Birmingham, AL 4,834 5.3 mi
35118 Mulga, AL 3,138 5.3 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 Pleasant Grove, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35127 in? ▼
ZIP code 35127 (Pleasant Grove) 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 35127? ▼
ZIP code 35127 in Pleasant Grove, AL has a population of 10,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35127 is $70,317, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35127 is $226,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35127 is African American at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35127? ▼
ZIP code 35127 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35127 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35127 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 35127? ▼
In ZIP code 35127, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 35127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35127 is 26.2 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 35127? ▼
In ZIP code 35127, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35127 is 19.7% 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.