City

Pell City, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  St. Clair County  ·  Alabama

👥21,197Population
💰$72,590Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$208,948Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 10.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic1.8%
Black10.1%
Asian0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma213 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,306 (32.7%)
Some College2,365 (18%)
Associates2,029 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,388 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,861 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 18%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College18.0%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,590 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$208,947 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,082/mo
Total Housing Units9,228
Vacant Units1,081

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Pell City, AL

Pell City is a city in Alabama, located in St. Clair County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,197 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.86 years.

Economically, Pell City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,590 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pell City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,947, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pell City is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.89%).

Pell City, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Pell City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35125 10,969 $63,823 $179,900 $985 3.2% 27.7% 68.2%
35128 10,228 $81,993 $240,100 $1,185 8.0% 36.4% 84.1%