35022 ZIP Code
Bessemer, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35022 |
| City/Town: | Bessemer |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,237 |
| Median Household Income: | $74,951 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,343 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,030 |
| Median Home Value: | $227,400 |
| Land Area: | 64.2 sq miles
166.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.3318, -86.9591 |
Population Information (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,237 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,280 | 44.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,957 | 55.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,630 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,281 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,242 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 984 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,498 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,061 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,524 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,950 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,684 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,455 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,871 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,471 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 586 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $227,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $999 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,030 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,188 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 842 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,479 | 81.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,709 | 18.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,602 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 288 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 824 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,339 | 26.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,932 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,731 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,163 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,325 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35022 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $74,951 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,558 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,144 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,343 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,572 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,825 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 732 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,217 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,810 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,801 | 16.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 185 | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,672 | 41.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,600 | 54.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 229 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 318 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 418 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 330 | 1.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 528 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 288 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 203 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35022 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 552 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 104 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 730 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 340 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,341 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,530 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,156 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,786 | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 838 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 811 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35022 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,876 | 72.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 889 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 55 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,723 | 15.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35022 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 68 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 368 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,127 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 87 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,503 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 729 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 273 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,513 | 14.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,117 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,501 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 569 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 402 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 568 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 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 (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,245 | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,335 | 70.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,536 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,688 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35022 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,481 | 70.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,506 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,317 | 36.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 338 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 96 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 542 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35022 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,805 | 77.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 294 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 8 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 32 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 305 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 211 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 420 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 955 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35022 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,329 | 13.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,607 | 36.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,077 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 957 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,260 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 662 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 345 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 154 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 608 | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35022 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 241 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 143 | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,129 | 21.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,441 | 44.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,215 | 22.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 861 | 8.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35022 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,398 | 47.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 183 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,471 | 48.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 101 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35022 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 276 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,051 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,204 | 34.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,657 | 28.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35022 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 358 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 383 | 5.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 716 | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,525 | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,559 | 34.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,606 | 21.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 250 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 82 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35022 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,510 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $445 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $999 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,188 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,233 | 46.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,139 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,348 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,208 | 34.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,230 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,338 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35022 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,450 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,824 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,338 | 51.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 257 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 906 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,988 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35022 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,654 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 330 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 313 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,855 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 828 | 17.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,328 | 28.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,575 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,650 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,933 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,983 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 225 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,746 | 43.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,012 | 50.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35022 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,542 | 88.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,377 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,502 | 63.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 572 | 24.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 186 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 303 | 12.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35022 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,556 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 14 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 681 | 4864.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 681 | 4864.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 681 | 4864.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 78 | 557.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 142.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 354 | 2528.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35022 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,607 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,847 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 760 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 407 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 146 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 203 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35022 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,188 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,433 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
Bessemer, AL35022