35023 ZIP Code
Bessemer, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35023 |
| City/Town: | Bessemer |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,335 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,141 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,524 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,892 |
| Median Home Value: | $143,000 |
| Land Area: | 91.7 sq miles
237.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4678, -87.0882 |
Population Information (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,335 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,227 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,108 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,733 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,499 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,819 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,489 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,285 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,472 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,393 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,413 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,542 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,445 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,537 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,198 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 510 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $143,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,138 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,892 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,600 | 86.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,292 | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,775 | 78.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,825 | 21.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,510 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 586 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,303 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,372 | 36.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,005 | 22.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,786 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,482 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 976 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35023 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,141 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,301 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,888 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,524 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,876 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,112 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 721 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,052 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,727 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,856 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 517 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,967 | 63.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,770 | 30.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 101 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 72 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 505 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 920 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 670 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,030 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 689 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 304 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35023 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 301 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 341 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 473 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 605 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,256 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,968 | 22.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,207 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,557 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 560 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 332 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35023 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,209 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 882 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 89 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 689 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35023 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 104 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 722 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,453 | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 353 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,334 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 706 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 57 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,228 | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 707 | 6.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,774 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 644 | 5.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 435 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 595 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 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 (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,092 | 87.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,186 | 63.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,149 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,210 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35023 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,522 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,069 | 35.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,199 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 626 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 141 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 944 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35023 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,407 | 85.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 113 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 106 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 67 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 419 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 771 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35023 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 261 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 869 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,527 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,465 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,541 | 15.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,840 | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,280 | 12.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 764 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 338 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35023 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 9 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 188 | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,410 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,617 | 56.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,260 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 408 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35023 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,572 | 53.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,774 | 43.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35023 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 278 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,008 | 23.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,506 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,808 | 32.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35023 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 559 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,263 | 18.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,806 | 26.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,320 | 19.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,102 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 580 | 8.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 120 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 25 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35023 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,263 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $395 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,138 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.11 | 2.38 |
Households (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,600 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,547 | 52.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,744 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,052 | 12.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,475 | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,169 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,873 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35023 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,023 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,473 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,847 | 48.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 352 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,237 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,301 | 23.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35023 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,624 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 358 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 302 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,550 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,355 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,059 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,191 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,067 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,302 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,772 | 19.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 597 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,611 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,564 | 32.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35023 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,189 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,820 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,078 | 73.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 698 | 24.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 184 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 44 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35023 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,691 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 138 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 644 | 466.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 644 | 466.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 644 | 466.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 78 | 56.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 491 | 355.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 5.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35023 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,602 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,643 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 959 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 841 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 54 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 54 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35023 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,600 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,004 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Bessemer, AL35023