Shipping from Pomona to Alabama
From Pomona to Alabama: zone 7, 4-day ground transit, $15.6 for a 3 lb parcel and $21.55 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Alabama order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
Alabama's population is split between Birmingham and Huntsville, with growing industrial and auto-parts distribution demand in the corridor between them.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Pomona to a typical Alabama ZIP (zone 7). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 7 | $13.90 | 4 days |
| 3 lb | 7 | $15.60 | 4 days |
| 5 lb | 7 | $17.30 | 4 days |
| 10 lb | 7 | $21.55 | 4 days |
| 20 lb | 7 | $30.05 | 4 days |
Top metros served on this lane
- Birmingham
- Montgomery
- Huntsville
Delivery time to Birmingham using example ZIP 35203: 4 business days ground from Pomona.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For Alabama, our Savannah, GA node typically ships at zone 3 versus zone 7 from Pomona. That's a 4 zones difference and roughly $5.25 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Alabama-bound inventory to Savannah compounds on every shipment. If your Alabamaorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Alabama and show you the annual delta.
What adds to base rate
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Alabama residential deliveries:
- Residential delivery. UPS and FedEx add ~$5.55 per parcel for residential addresses. Most DTC orders trigger this. Full surcharge breakdown.
- Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). Rural, extended rural, and remote ZIPs in Alabama add between $4.90 and $17.50 per parcel depending on tier. DAS ZIP code guide.
- Fuel surcharge. Indexed weekly to the US EIA fuel price. Currently running approximately 10-15% of base rate for ground service. Carriers publish the current index weekly.
- Peak/demand surcharge. Major carriers add seasonal surcharges from October through January. For high-volume sellers, this can add $0.40-$1.25 per parcel during peak weeks.
- Additional Handling Surcharge (AHS). At zone 7, irregular packaging is more likely to trigger AHS. Parcels exceeding 18 inches on any side or over 70 lb attract a $24.50+ fee from most carriers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What zone is Alabama from Pomona?
Alabama is zone 7 from our Pomona warehouse. Zone 7 means 4-business-day ground transit under standard carrier tables. Zone is assigned at the ZIP3 level at invoice time; this state-level figure is a planning approximation.
How long does ground shipping from Pomona to Alabama take?
Ground service from Pomona to Alabama is typically 4 business days in transit at zone 7. Actual transit depends on carrier, service level, and specific ZIP. Residential delivery and rural routes can add a day.
What's the cheapest carrier for parcels to Alabama?
For most Alabama ZIPs, UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and USPS Ground Advantage are competitive. The best carrier depends on weight, dimensions, and destination ZIP. Pro Fulfill's hybrid carrier system compares rates at order time to select the lowest-cost option automatically.
Multi-origin quote for Alabama shipping.
Tell us your Alabama monthly volume and average order weight. We'll model Pomona, Savannah, and Edison side by side and show you the cheapest origin for this lane.