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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 35126 has 21,400 residents and 8,023 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, about the same as the state (39.7) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.6% male and 51.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.0%, lower than the state average of 64.1%) and Black or African American (28.8%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	21,400Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	22,599Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	22,865Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	355.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$83,732Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,023Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$199,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	20,439	20,971	21,741	21,510	21,253	21,507	21,727	20,825	20,749	20,761	21,997	21,612	22,354	22,599
Decennial Census	21,725	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	21,400	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 40.5

Male Median Age: 39.5

Female Median Age: 41.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	578	615	755	774	618	647	636	642	615	675	683	750	758	617	498	264	162	107
Female	598	620	736	620	628	630	728	726	687	712	743	870	814	697	500	308	229	160
Total	1,176	1,235	1,491	1,394	1,246	1,277	1,364	1,368	1,302	1,387	1,426	1,620	1,572	1,314	998	572	391	267

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	13,063	60.79%
Black:	6,161	28.67%
Hispanic:*	1,309	6.09%
Asian:	111	0.52%
American Indian:	87	0.40%
Hawaiian:	12	0.06%
Other:	747	3.48%
Total:	21,490	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,394	48.57%	39.5 years
Females:	11,006	51.43%	41.4 years
Total:	21,400	100%	40.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	21,524	95.24%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	52	0.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	210	0.93%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	813	4.53%
Total Population:	22,599	100%
Total Native Population:	21,576	95.47%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,023	4.53%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $83,732, which is higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $20,485 (32.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,909. Family households earn a median of $86,642 versus $61,103 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,539). By gender, male median income is $62,702 and female is $48,970, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,732 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.4%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$63,247	$59,833	$62,154	$59,151	$59,996	$59,458	$64,098	$64,349	$67,823	$67,992	$71,303	$79,723	$81,690	$83,732
Median Family Income	$74,181	$73,291	$72,290	$70,343	$73,770	$72,016	$73,528	$78,835	$81,962	$76,397	$77,963	$88,958	$86,111	$86,642
Median NonFamily Income	$32,452	$33,036	$39,449	$31,274	$31,686	$35,066	$34,622	$33,502	$34,583	$31,961	$40,319	$36,250	$52,742	$61,103
Median Male Income	$50,519	$50,837	$52,250	$50,931	$51,825	$50,728	$50,165	$48,170	$50,148	$51,722	$49,481	$57,293	$60,546	$62,702
Median Female Income	$42,091	$40,009	$42,008	$39,225	$39,951	$37,456	$40,736	$40,941	$43,211	$44,957	$46,010	$47,182	$50,492	$48,970

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,618	61.56%
Unemployed:	489	2.84%
Not In Labor Force:	6,141	35.60%
Total:	17,248	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,363	31.67%
Service:	2,530	23.83%
Sales and Office:	2,356	22.19%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	761	7.17%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,608	15.14%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,618	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $199,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $44,400 (28.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,600. The median gross rent is $1,435, which is on par with the national median ($1,413), is up $541 (60.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $521. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.45% (70.43% with a mortgage, 29.57% free-and-clear) and renters 14.55% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.19%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$154,600	$150,800	$151,500	$150,000	$148,900	$142,900	$144,100	$145,600	$149,400	$145,500	$156,000	$174,600	$189,100	$199,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	77	6.78%
$500 to $999:	104	9.15%
$1,000 to $1,499:	393	34.60%
$1,500 to $1,999:	227	19.98%
$2,000 to $2,499:	210	18.49%
$2,500 to $2,999:	81	7.13%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	44	3.87%
Total:	1,136	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$894	$869	$928	$968	$959	$902	$962	$978	$914	$889	$892	$1,095	$1,257	$1,435

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,697	60.18%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,972	25.27%
Renter Occupied:	1,136	14.55%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,805	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,805	89.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	886	10.19%
Total Housing Units:	8,691	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	7,956	91.54%
Multi-Family Units:	219	2.52%
Other Units:	516	5.94%
Total Housing Units:	8,691	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 17.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.68%). College enrollment is 14.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	299	2.04%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,186	8.09%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,027	34.27%
Some college, no degree:	3,756	25.61%
Associate's degree:	1,908	13.01%
Bachelor's degree:	1,784	12.16%
Graduate or professional degree:	708	4.83%
Total:	14,668	100%
High school or higher:	13,183	89.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,492	16.99%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	14,429	58.71%
Public Insurance:	8,026	32.66%
No Insurance:	2,123	8.64%
Total:	24,578	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,455	91.36%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	5.1%	6.2%	6.5%	7.7%	8.5%	9.0%	7.6%	8.1%	7.4%	7.4%	5.9%	5.8%	7.3%	10.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	517	9.47%
Kindergarten:	262	4.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,331	42.68%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,548	28.35%
College or graduate school:	803	14.70%
Total:	5,461	100%
Early Childhood:	779	14.26%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,141	75.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Pinson, Alabama
City Alias:	Dixiana
Counties:	Jefferson County[Primary] Blount County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:45:09 PM
Population:	21,400 [See All]
Area Codes:	205 / 659
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.7287, -86.6469
Land Area:	60.125 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/35126/zip-code-35126.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,564Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	243Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,606Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,267Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	207Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$15,287,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$63,554,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,678Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Birmingham, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	13820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,128,047Source: Census
MSA:	Birmingham, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	60.125 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.576 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4170.78 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0160648Source: Census
Place Name:	Pinson city; AlabamaSource: Census

ZIP Code 35126 in Pinson, AL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 35126

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35126

Sources & References