35124 ZIP Code — Pelham, AL

Shelby County, Alabama

ZIP code 35124 is located in Pelham, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 42.64 square miles and serves a population of 24,408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35124

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($91,836) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 35124 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,408

population

42.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35124 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35124

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35124. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pelham	Acceptable
Pelham	Acceptable
Pelham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35244 Birmingham (4.4 mi) 35043 Chelsea (5.6 mi) 35007 Alabaster (6.4 mi) 35226 Birmingham (7.5 mi) 35216 Birmingham (7.8 mi) 35242 Birmingham (7.8 mi) 35243 Birmingham (9.6 mi) 35080 Helena (9.9 mi) 35114 Alabaster (9.9 mi) 35114 Alabaster (9.9 mi) 35051 Columbiana (10.6 mi) 35229 Birmingham (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,408
Population density	572 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	42.64 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	33.3094
Longitude	-86.7650
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.0%	9.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

24,408

Population

572

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$91,836

Median household income

$46,653

Per capita income

$263,700

Median home value

$1,354

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

8,117

Housing units

47.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

577

Under 5

621

754

5–9

812

808

10–14

871

789

15–19

850

477

20–24

513

1,394

25–34

1,503

1,661

35–44

1,790

1,344

45–54

1,449

1,037

55–59

1,118

829

60–64

893

1,263

65–74

1,362

638

75–84

688

177

85+

190

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,475	22.4%
18 and over	18,933	77.6%
65 and over	4,318	17.7%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.8%

Black or African American 10.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Two or more races 5.6%

Asian 3.6%

Other race 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,514	70.8%
Black or African American	2,676	10.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,724	6.6%
Two or more races	1,466	5.6%
Asian	931	3.6%
Other race	787	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.0%	9.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$91,836

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 32.6%

$300k–$500k 27.3%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,700
Median rent / month	$1,354
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	3.1%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	30.0%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.9%
Electricity	41.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,308	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	435	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,484	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,059	22.2%
Households with children under 18	2,775	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,967	32.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	26.7%
Married	61.0%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	3.8%	5.6%
Divorced	11.0%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 29.3%

Graduate / professional 18.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	47.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	274	4.8%
Kindergarten	321	5.7%
Elementary school	2,623	46.2%
High school	1,426	25.1%
College / grad school	1,035	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Finance & real estate 13.8%

Retail trade 10.7%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.1%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	17.0%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 11.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,625	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,210	95.1%
Spanish	1,382	6.0%
Other Indo-European	895	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	62	0.3%
Other languages	425	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,452	92.0%
Born in same state	21,957	90.0%
Born in different state	14,942	61.2%
Foreign born	495	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,956	8.0%
Not a US citizen	790	40.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,208	13.1%
Italian	2,710	11.1%
Arab	2,327	9.5%
Dutch	349	1.4%
English	270	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	147	0.6%
Irish	47	0.2%
Norwegian	19	0.1%
German	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	97.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35124

What city is ZIP code 35124 in?

ZIP code 35124 is primarily assigned to Pelham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35124 in?

ZIP code 35124 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35124 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35124 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35124?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 35124?

ZIP code 35124 has an estimated population of 24,408 residents, with a density of 572 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35124?

The median household income in ZIP code 35124 is $91,836, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35124 in?

ZIP code 35124 observes the CST timezone.