35128 ZIP Code — Pell City, AL

Saint Clair County, Alabama

ZIP code 35128 is located in Pell City, Alabama, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 69.73 square miles and serves a population of 10,264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35128

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 $219,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,226. 33% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35128 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,264
population
69.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35128 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35128

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City Status
Pell City Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
35054 Cropwell (2.9 mi) 35125 Pell City (6.9 mi) 35178 Vincent (8.9 mi) 35004 Moody (9.4 mi) 35120 Odenville (9.5 mi) 35176 Vandiver (9.6 mi) 35135 Riverside (10.1 mi) 35094 Leeds (13.3 mi) 35147 Sterrett (14.3 mi) 35147 Sterrett (14.3 mi) 35096 Lincoln (14.4 mi) 35014 Alpine (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 10,264
Population density 147 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 115
Geography
Land area 69.73 sq mi
Water area 5.79 sq mi
Latitude 33.5422
Longitude -86.3488
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 33.9% 40.0% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 34.6% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 28.3% 22.4% 18.0%
Over $200k 4.3% 2.9% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

10,264
Population
147
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$79,226
Median household income
$37,608
Per capita income
$219,600
Median home value
$1,172
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
3,804
Housing units
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
333
Under 5
341
220
5–9
224
310
10–14
316
182
15–19
185
322
20–24
328
724
25–34
739
631
35–44
645
513
45–54
525
478
55–59
488
343
60–64
350
608
65–74
621
326
75–84
333
89
85+
90
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,97219.2%
18 and over8,29280.8%
65 and over2,06720.1%
Median age41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.4%
Black or African American 12.4%
Two or more races 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Other race 1.6%
GroupCount%
White8,39780.4%
Black or African American1,29212.4%
Two or more races2302.2%
Hispanic or Latino1821.7%
Asian1731.7%
Other race1721.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 33.9% 40.0% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 33.5% 34.6% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 28.3% 22.4% 18.0%
Over $200k 4.3% 2.9% 4.4%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 3.2%
$25k–$35k 5.2%
$35k–$50k 13.0%
$50k–$75k 16.2%
$75k–$100k 17.0%
$100k–$150k 26.2%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k+ 6.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k3.2%
$25k–$35k5.2%
$35k–$50k13.0%
$50k–$75k16.2%
$75k–$100k17.0%
$100k–$150k26.2%
$150k–$200k5.5%
$200k+6.8%
Median income$79,226

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%
$50k–$100k 3.6%
$100k–$150k 9.5%
$150k–$200k 21.6%
$200k–$300k 23.1%
$300k–$500k 23.4%
$500k–$1M 9.6%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$219,600
Median rent / month$1,172
Owner occupied82.4%
Renter occupied17.6%
Vacant11.1%
Single-family detached73.8%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes17.5%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20198.8%
2000–200926.5%
1990–199919.8%
1980–198918.2%
1970–197914.7%
1960–19699.3%
1950–19591.5%
1940–19490.7%
1939 or earlier0.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom0.9%
2 bedrooms21.6%
3 bedrooms56.6%
4 bedrooms16.5%
5+ bedrooms3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle24.5%
2 vehicles48.5%
3 or more25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas15.7%
Electricity78.1%
Propane / LP gas5.7%
Wood0.1%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2,38659.5%
Cohabiting couple2696.7%
Male householder, no spouse53013.2%
Female householder, no spouse82420.6%
Households with children under 181,33133.2%
Households with seniors (65+)1,36834.1%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.6%21.1%
Married60.2%56.0%
Separated4.0%1.4%
Widowed2.9%11.0%
Divorced13.3%10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 8.3%
HS graduate 33.3%
Some college, no degree 23.1%
Associate's degree 12.4%
Bachelor's degree 15.1%
Graduate / professional 6.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.0%
Bachelor's or higher21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool24214.6%
Kindergarten573.4%
Elementary school88153.3%
High school33820.4%
College / grad school1358.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%
Manufacturing 12.7%
Professional & management 12.1%
Retail trade 8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%
Public administration 8.2%
Construction 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 6.5%
Other services 5.8%
Finance & real estate 3.1%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts42.6%
Service15.3%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction6.3%
Production & transportation15.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.8%
Government15.8%
Self-employed7.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.4%
Carpool6.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home6.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.4

Poverty

All people 8.7%
Under 18 years 7.1%
18 and over 9.0%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.1%
Retirement income29.3%
Supplemental Security7.9%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP8.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.2%
High blood pressure44.4%
High cholesterol38.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis35.1%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.1%
Binge drinking13.9%
No physical activity29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.0%
Depression27.4%
Fair or poor health20.4%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health13.1%
No health insurance16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist58.8%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss16.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6838.2%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years13.8%
65 and over30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.0%
Public insurance38.8%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only9,59093.4%
Spanish120.1%
Other Indo-European120.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)10,06898.1%
Born in same state10,01597.6%
Born in different state7,43572.4%
Foreign born530.5%
Naturalized citizen1961.9%
Not a US citizen12965.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,59115.5%
French1,31612.8%
Arab1,21211.8%
Polish260.3%
AncestryCount%
English230.2%
Dutch200.2%
German60.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.1%
Internet access93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35128

What city is ZIP code 35128 in?

ZIP code 35128 is primarily assigned to Pell City, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35128 in?

ZIP code 35128 falls within Saint Clair County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35128 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 35128 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35128?

ZIP code 35128 has an estimated population of 10,264 residents, with a density of 147 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35128?

The median home value in ZIP code 35128 is $219,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35128?

The median household income in ZIP code 35128 is $79,226, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35128 in?

ZIP code 35128 observes the CST timezone.

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