City

Pelham, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Alabama

👥24,871Population
💰$91,513Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$282,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.3%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.7%Hispanic: 14.5%Black: 12.5%Asian: 2.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White66.7%
Hispanic14.5%
Black12.5%
Asian2.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads58.3% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,283 (19.8%)
Some College1,367 (8.2%)
Associates2,245 (13.5%)
Bachelors1,254 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree8,423 (50.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 50.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad19.8%
Some College8.2%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate50.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,513 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$282,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,575/mo
Total Housing Units10,207
Vacant Units254

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Pelham, AL

Pelham is a city in Alabama, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,871 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Pelham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,513 is above the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pelham is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,575 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelham is well-educated. 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (66.72%).

Pelham, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Pelham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35124 24,871 $91,513 $282,600 $1,575 2.2% 58.3% 83.5%