Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
26,019
People
Median age
43.3
Housing
Total households
10,925
Income
Median household income
$39,613
Housing
Total housing units
12,827
Employment
Employment rate
45.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
15.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
86%
City details
Local time 00:53:03(CT)| Location | Bessemer, AL |
|---|---|
| Population (ZIP areas) | 73,033(sum of local ZIP code populations) |
| Total ZIP codes | 4total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard1 PO Box |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area code | |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 33.41115271311241, -87.02724609418647 |
| Land area | 172.4 sq miles(446,560,204 m²) |
Map of Bessemer, Alabama with ZIP codes
ZIP Codes in Bessemer
Explore the ZIP codes that make up Bessemer. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.
| ZIP | Type | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35020 | Standard | $35,362 | 24,213 |
| 35021 | PO BOX | — | — |
| 35022 | Standard | $81,846 | 23,163 |
| 35023 | Standard | $69,863 | 25,657 |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP type legend
- Standard: residential and business delivery areas
- PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
- Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)
Nearby cities
Other cities near Bessemer, AL.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS