35020 ZIP Code
Bessemer, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35020 |
| City/Town: | Bessemer |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,713 |
| Median Household Income: | $31,257 |
| Per Capita Income: | $26,495 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,290 |
| Median Home Value: | $87,000 |
| Land Area: | 16.6 sq miles
42.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4048, -86.9540 |
Population Information (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,713 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,387 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,326 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,752 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,819 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,786 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,321 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,566 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,116 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,127 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,684 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,654 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,214 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,868 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,322 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 484 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $87,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $828 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,290 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,049 | 81.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,241 | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,502 | 54.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,547 | 45.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,469 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 845 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,219 | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,207 | 41.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,172 | 23.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,198 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,268 | 7.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 560 | 3.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35020 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $31,257 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $45,978 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $43,958 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $26,495 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,080 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,146 | 90.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 923 | 9.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,855 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,361 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,309 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 447 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,133 | 12.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,588 | 76.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 121 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 19 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,746 | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,106 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,286 | 8.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,503 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,012 | 7.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 139 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 352 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35020 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,097 | 10.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 973 | 9.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,968 | 19.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,510 | 15.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,359 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,277 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,049 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 568 | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 162 | 1.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 86 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35020 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,763 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,320 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 71 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 236 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 110 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 285 | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35020 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 539 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,098 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,011 | 11.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,088 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 28 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 752 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 680 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,947 | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,111 | 12.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 320 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 388 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,209 | 82.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,170 | 39.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,356 | 55.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,292 | 16.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35020 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,224 | 61.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,666 | 46.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,219 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,571 | 15.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 359 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,151 | 31.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35020 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,463 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 276 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 728 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 573 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 232 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 196 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 335 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 487 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35020 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 249 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 362 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 387 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 842 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,597 | 13.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,149 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,575 | 21.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,701 | 13.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,397 | 19.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35020 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 212 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,156 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,426 | 36.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,106 | 41.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,219 | 9.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 171 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35020 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,410 | 53.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 191 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,225 | 42.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 75 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 140 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35020 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,306 | 13.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,075 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,253 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,415 | 14.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35020 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,002 | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,456 | 44.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 814 | 14.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 369 | 6.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 579 | 10.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 214 | 3.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 51 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35020 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,143 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $411 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $828 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.38 |
Households (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,049 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,050 | 20.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 367 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,367 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,958 | 49.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,445 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,589 | 35.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35020 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,420 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,775 | 50.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,608 | 27.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 500 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,322 | 14.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,546 | 48.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35020 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,341 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 360 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 177 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,617 | 49.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,039 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,148 | 21.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,492 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,302 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,501 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,630 | 26.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 320 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,493 | 52.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,817 | 42.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35020 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,810 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,768 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,149 | 77.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 612 | 22.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 390 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,704 | 96.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 184 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,009 | 548.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,009 | 548.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,009 | 548.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 7.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 976 | 530.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35020 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,961 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,996 | 91.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,965 | 8.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,881 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 63 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 21 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35020 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,049 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,659 | 86.2% | 89.4% |
Bessemer, AL35020