Pelham
| State | |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| County Seat | Columbiana |
| Area Code | 205, 659 |
| Area | 100 km² |
| Water area | 1 km² |
| Population | 25,664 |
| Population Density | 256 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 153 m |
| FIPS | 0158848 |
| GNIS-ID | 124572 |
| Place type | City |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Coordinates | ♁33° 19′ N, 86° 45′ W |
| Latitude | 33.32183 |
| Longitude | -86.742197 |
Pelham is located in the Shelby County in Alabama. Currently, 1 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 25,664 on an area of 100 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Map of Pelham
The map shows the position of Pelham based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +0.25 % · ⌀ 1,577 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +7.49 % · 299,800 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +10.00 % · 101,094 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · 0.00 % · 2.1 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -6.46 % · 6.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY -2.32 % · 16,988
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · -3.15 % · 47.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · +0.22 % · 28.6 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +5.38 % · 18.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +0.61 % · 83.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -2.46 % · 2.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · +19.16 % · 5.3 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median age
YoY Years · -2.91 % · 40.0 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Pelham
YoY +1.01 % · 25,664
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3 % |
| Diabetes | 10.9 % |
| High blood pressure | 39.0 % |
| Smoking | 10.6 % |
| Depression | 21.7 % |
| Asthma | 9.3 % |
| Physically inactive | 20.9 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 8.3 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Districts of Pelham
The table shows the recorded districts of Pelham and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Pelham and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Indian Springs Village | 4 km |
| Hoover | 9 km |
| Meadowbrook | 9 km |
| Chelsea | 10 km |
| Eagle Point | 11 km |
| Highland Lakes | 12 km |
| Helena | 13 km |
| Alabaster | 14 km |
| Brook Highland | 14 km |
| Homewood | 16 km |
| Vestavia Hills | 16 km |
| Shoal Creek | 17 km |
The largest cities in Alabama
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Pelham and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.






