Bessemer, AL ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Bessemer, Alabama: 35023, 35020 and 35022. Together they are home to 73,551 residents in 28,399 households. That is more than the 25,400 people counted inside Bessemer city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $35,362 in 35020 to $81,846 in 35022.
Bessemer city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 25,400 |
| Households | 10,925 |
| Median household income | $39,613 |
| Median home value | $135,900 |
| Median age | 43.3 |
| Median rent | $961 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 73,551 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 28,399 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $35,362 (35020) to $81,846 (35022) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,470 |
| Homeowners | 73.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 52 routes, 30,842 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Bessemer: 35022 ($81,846)
- Most residents: 35023 (25,533 people)
- Highest homeownership: 35023 (84.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 35023 (37.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 35020 (10.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 35023 (40.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 35022 ($258,900)
Every ZIP code in Bessemer
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35023 | Bessemer | 25,533 | 8,679 | $69,863 | $161,800 | 84.9% | 37.6% | 8.1% | 15 | 10,520 | mailing city |
| 35020 | Bessemer | 24,892 | 10,211 | $35,362 | $91,200 | 59.4% | 26.0% | 10.7% | 21 | 11,147 | 67% of its land; mailing city |
| 35022 | Bessemer | 23,126 | 9,509 | $81,846 | $258,900 | 77.3% | 21.6% | 10.2% | 16 | 11,361 | 37% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Bessemer when at least 10% of its land lies inside Bessemer city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bessemer. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Bessemer.
Counties
- Jefferson County — 58 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Bessemer, AL?
- 35023, 35020 and 35022. A ZIP code is listed for Bessemer when at least 10% of its land lies inside Bessemer city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Bessemer.
- What is the population of Bessemer, AL?
- The Census Bureau counts 25,400 residents inside Bessemer city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Bessemer hold 73,551 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Bessemer, AL?
- $39,613 inside Bessemer city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $35,362 to $81,846.
- Which Bessemer ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 35022, at $81,846, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Bessemer, AL?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 52 carrier routes reaching 30,842 residential and 2,188 business mailboxes.
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