Explore Pelham, Alabama, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Pelham |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 33.32183 |
| Longitude | -86.742197 |
| Population | 24,318 |
| Density | 241.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 36922, 35124 |
| Area Code | 205, 256 |
| County Seat | Columbiana |
| School District | Pelham City School District |
Pelham maintains a distinct presence within the interior landscape, defined by its position within the expansive Fungo Valley. It lies 2.1 miles east-southeast of Helena, AL (from Helena, AL: bearing 111°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south of Hoover. Coales Branch winds through the terrain, its rhythmic flow providing a quiet pulse to the surrounding woodlands and red-clay earth. Beyond the immediate lowlands, the silhouette of Johnson Mountain rises four miles away, grounding the horizon in a permanent, rugged stillness. Residents often look toward Williams Lake, which sits just one mile from the center of the area, reflecting the shifting patterns of the sky. The atmosphere here remains heavy with humidity, encouraging the growth of dense bottomland hardwoods that define the local canopy.
Pelham grew from early foundations rooted in the industrial expansion of the region, evolving into a center where commerce and quiet residential life intersect. The local economy draws strength from a diverse range of enterprises, moving away from the agricultural legacies of the past toward modern manufacturing and retail services. Workers here navigate a landscape that balances the legacy of the longleaf pine with the demands of an active, growing district. Daily commerce is punctuated by the steady movement of goods and people across local transit routes, mirroring the broader industrial activity of the regional corridor. This shift toward a professional and service-oriented economy has reshaped the character of the streets, turning former quiet crossroads into hubs of daily labor.
Pelham fosters a character defined by its dedication to public leisure and the preservation of communal spaces. Fun Go Holler Park serves as the primary gathering point for outdoor recreation, offering a space where the community engages with the natural environment just one mile from the center. The cultural rhythm of the area is marked by local events that bring neighbors together, often centered around the civic pride associated with the region’s development. While the area is not defined by the presence of global celebrities, it remains a place where the lives of everyday citizens build a quiet, enduring legacy. The quality of light during the late afternoon, when it filters through the trees and across the valley, reveals a simple, unadorned beauty that defines the experience of living here.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pelham, Alabama. Coordinates: 33.32183, -86.742197. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Pelham includes the ZIP code (36922, 35124), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Shelby County (Columbiana), and school district assignment (Pelham City School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |