Pelham Alabama Map

About Pelham, Alabama

Pelham is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 24,827. The population density is 244.0 people per km². Pelham is located at 33.2857°N, 86.8100°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35124.

Pelham unfolds across the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a landscape shaped by the patient erosion of ancient rock. It lies 2.9 miles north of Alabaster, AL (from Alabaster, AL: bearing 7°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of Hoover. Here, the air, especially in the humid embrace of a summer afternoon, carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin long after one has passed through. The terrain itself is a study in gentle slopes and shallow valleys, where red clay soil nourishes stands of oak and hickory, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper secrets of the land. Sunlight, filtered through the dense canopy, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor, creating a dappled, almost ethereal light that softens the edges of the world. The story of Pelham is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the quiet industry it fostered. Once primarily an agricultural center, its economy has broadened, embracing modern development while retaining a palpable connection to its agrarian roots. The echoes of past harvests, of cotton fields stretching towards the horizon, still resonate in the local character, a resilience born from the land’s bounty and the hard work it demanded. Today, Pelham serves as a gateway, a place where the conveniences of contemporary life intersect with the enduring spirit of a community that understands the value of both progress and permanence, a place that feels both grounded and expansive.

About This Pelham Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pelham, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pelham and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Pelham includes the ZIP code (35124), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Shelby County (Columbiana), and school district assignment (Pelham City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pelham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.