ZIP Code 35128
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Pell City · St. Clair County · Alabama
- Population
- 10,197
- Median income
- $83,990
- Median home value
- $247,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.6%
- Land area
- 165.8 sq mi
62/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
Chicago
ZIP code 35128 in Pell City, Alabama has a population of 10,197. The median household income is $83,990, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $247,400, 11% below the US average. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35128 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 165.8 square miles in Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. The area is home to 10,197 residents, producing a population density of 62 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 35128 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35128 sits at $83,990 (38% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,802. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $247,400 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,246 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35128 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 35128 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 35128
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35128.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 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 35128, 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
10,197
Population
165.8
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35128?
45.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$83,990
Median Household Income
+38% vs state
$38,802
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 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?
4,803
Total Housing Units
4,169
Occupied Units
634
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,400
Median Home Value
+40% vs state
$1,246
Median Rent
1993
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
+15.3%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35128 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 159 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 178 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 201 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 209 |
| 2024 | +15.3% | 242 |
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 184 business establishments in ZIP 35128, employing approximately 2,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,451,000.
184
Businesses
2,010
Employees
$88.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 27 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 13.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.6% |
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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