City

Pleasant Grove, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥9,502Population
💰$68,344Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$189,100Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.3%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 67.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White29.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Black67.9%
Asian0.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,434 (23.1%)
Some College937 (15.1%)
Associates1,477 (23.8%)
Bachelors785 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree1,528 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College15.1%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,344 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$189,100 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,153/mo
Total Housing Units3,807
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Pleasant Grove, AL

Pleasant Grove is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,502 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Pleasant Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,344 is near the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasant Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,153 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasant Grove is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (67.91%).

Pleasant Grove, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Pleasant Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35127 9,502 $68,344 $189,100 $1,153 1.6% 37.3% 78.6%