35023 ZIP Code – Bessemer, Alabama
ZIP code 35023 is a large ZIP code located in Bessemer, Alabama, within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 25,335 residents. The median household income of $67,141 is above the Alabama average and near the national average. The median home value of $143,000 is well below the national average, with 84.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,138 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 88% single-family (stable).
Unemployment stands at 5.4%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 14.1% is near the U.S. average. An estimated 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 38.5, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 35118, 35127, 35006.
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ZIP 35023 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35023 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $143k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,138 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.2% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35118 – Mulga
- 35127 – Pleasant Grove
- 35006 – Adger
- 35061 – Dolomite
- 35020 – Bessemer
- 35224 – Birmingham
- 35228 – Birmingham
- 35064 – Fairfield
- 35005 – Adamsville
- 35221 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35118 | MULGA | 3,052 | $67,792 |
| 35127 | PLEASANT GROVE | 9,549 | $72,917 |
| 35006 | ADGER | 3,391 | $63,521 |
| 35061 | DOLOMITE | 1,389 | $59,010 |
| 35020 | BESSEMER | 25,713 | $31,257 |