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ZIP Code 35740
Bridgeport, AL, Jackson County
Population
3,443
Land area
35.8sq mi
People per sq mi
96
City
Bridgeport
ZIP 35740 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35740 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $46,148 a year, 28% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,900 (32% below Alabama) and median rent is $580 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35740
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35740, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,148
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$141,900
Prices +25.6% in a year
Median rent
$580/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
21.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
40
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
990
$44.22M annual payroll
PPP loans
$787K
55 loans
Campaign donations
$3,844
0% D, 66% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35740, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,141
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35740, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
23.5%
U.S. 12.8% +10.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 35740
ZIP codes near 35740
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35958Bridgeport | 5.9 mi | 52.8 |
| 35772Stevenson | 7.3 mi | 164.2 |
| 35966Ider | 9 mi | 84.4 |
| 35979Ider | 11 mi | 11.6 |
| 37347Jasper | 11 mi | 48.9 |
| 30752Trenton | 12 mi | 75.7 |
| 37380Sherwood | 13 mi | 126.2 |
| 37340Whiteside | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| 37396Whiteside | 15 mi | 5 |
| 37376Sherwood | 15 mi | 81.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35740?
- ZIP code 35740 is in Bridgeport, AL (Jackson County).
- What county is ZIP code 35740 in?
- ZIP code 35740 is mostly in Jackson County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35740?
- About 3,443 people live in the 35740 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.