PlainZIP

Pell City, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35128

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

10,197
62/sq mi
$83,990
Median income
$247,400
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35128 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35128 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama, home to 10,197 residents across 165.8 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35128 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,990 (38% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,802. Local economic indicators show a 10.9% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $247,400 for a typical home value (40% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,246 a month; 82.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 35128 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Clair 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 35128

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pell City, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35128.

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 35128, 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

10,197

Population

165.8

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35128?

45.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 11.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

How ZIP 35128 ranks nationally

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

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

$83,990 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35128 vs 35054 →

ZIP 35128 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 35128 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 35128 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 35128 ranks the highest of 7 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
35054 Cropwell, AL 4,101 2.8 mi
35052 Cook Springs, AL 277 4.8 mi
35125 Pell City, AL 10,456 6.0 mi
35178 Vincent, AL 3,378 9.5 mi
35120 Odenville, AL 13,842 9.3 mi
35135 Riverside, AL 1,812 9.5 mi
35112 Margaret, AL 801 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

35120 standard
Odenville, AL
Pop: 13,842
35146 standard
Springville, AL
Pop: 10,948
35125 standard
Pell City, AL
Pop: 10,456
35004 standard
Moody, AL
Pop: 10,427
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 35128 in? ▼
ZIP code 35128 (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 35128? ▼
ZIP code 35128 in Pell City, AL has a population of 10,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35128? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35128 is $83,990, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35128? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35128 is $247,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35128? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35128 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35128? ▼
ZIP code 35128 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 2,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35128? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35128 are: Retail trade (28), Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35128? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35128 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 35128? ▼
In ZIP code 35128, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 35128? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35128 is 30.6 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 35128? ▼
In ZIP code 35128, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35128? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35128 is 10.9% 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.