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ZIP Code 35020
Bessemer, AL, Jefferson County
Population
24,892
Land area
16.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,504
City
Bessemer
ZIP 35020 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35020 at a glance
- ZIP 35020 (Bessemer) is about 15 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,362, 45% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,200 (57% below Alabama) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35020
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35020, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,362
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$91,200
Prices +17.8% in a year
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
24.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
440
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,904
$310M annual payroll
PPP loans
$51.19M
884 loans
Campaign donations
$4,342
26% D, 19% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35020, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,129
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35020, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.3%
U.S. 33.3% +14.0 pts
Diabetes
24.1%
U.S. 12.1% +12.0 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 35020
ZIP codes near 35020
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35228Midfield | 4.2 mi | 4.4 |
| 35221Midfield | 4.7 mi | 3.7 |
| 35061Birmingham | 4.7 mi | 3.8 |
| 35022McCalla | 4.9 mi | 64.2 |
| 35064Fairfield | 5.7 mi | 3.6 |
| 35211Birmingham | 6.4 mi | 16.6 |
| 35127Pleasant Grove | 6.4 mi | 10.1 |
| 35226Hoover | 7 mi | 17.7 |
| 35023Rock Creek | 7.5 mi | 91.7 |
| 35208Birmingham | 8.3 mi | 3.7 |
| 35218Birmingham | 8.4 mi | 2.6 |
| 35244Hoover | 8.7 mi | 23.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35020?
- ZIP code 35020 is in Bessemer, AL (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 35020 in?
- ZIP code 35020 is mostly in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35020?
- About 24,892 people live in the 35020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.