35020 ZIP Code – Bessemer, Alabama
ZIP code 35020 is a large ZIP code located in Bessemer, Alabama, within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 25,713 residents. The median household income of $31,257 is well below the Alabama average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $87,000, well below the national average, with 59.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $828, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 34.9%, well above the national average. 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 40.7, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 35228, 35221, 35061.
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ZIP 35020 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35020 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $87k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $828 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.7 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 34.9% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.9% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35228 – Birmingham
- 35221 – Birmingham
- 35061 – Dolomite
- 35022 – Bessemer
- 35064 – Fairfield
- 35211 – Birmingham
- 35127 – Pleasant Grove
- 35226 – Birmingham
- 35208 – Birmingham
- 35218 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35228 | BIRMINGHAM | 10,016 | $46,114 |
| 35221 | BIRMINGHAM | 3,034 | $33,660 |
| 35061 | DOLOMITE | 1,389 | $59,010 |
| 35022 | BESSEMER | 23,237 | $74,951 |
| 35064 | FAIRFIELD | 9,995 | $45,685 |