35022 ZIP Code — Bessemer, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35022 is located in Bessemer, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 64.17 square miles and serves a population of 23,237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35022

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,951. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35022 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,237

population

64.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bessemer	Acceptable
Bessemer	Acceptable
Bessemer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35020 Bessemer (4.8 mi) 35020 Bessemer (4.8 mi) 35080 Helena (6.3 mi) 35080 Helena (6.3 mi) 35114 Alabaster (8 mi) 35114 Alabaster (8 mi) 35114 Alabaster (8 mi) 35114 Alabaster (8 mi) 35244 Birmingham (8.1 mi) 35244 Birmingham (8.1 mi) 35226 Birmingham (8.2 mi) 35226 Birmingham (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,237
Population density	362 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	64.17 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	33.3337
Longitude	-86.9604
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

23,237

Population

362

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$74,951

Median household income

$37,465

Per capita income

$227,400

Median home value

$999

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

8,321

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

721

Under 5

909

567

5–9

714

549

10–14

693

435

15–19

549

663

20–24

835

1,354

25–34

1,707

1,116

35–44

1,408

1,305

45–54

1,645

745

55–59

939

644

60–64

811

1,270

65–74

1,601

651

75–84

820

259

85+

327

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,647	20.0%
18 and over	18,590	80.0%
65 and over	4,928	21.2%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.5%

White 41%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,600	53.5%
White	9,672	41%
Two or more races	418	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	330	1.4%
Other race	318	1.3%
Asian	229	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.4%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$74,951

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 21.5%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,400
Median rent / month	$999
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	13.3%
2000–2009	36.0%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.9%
Electricity	48.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,233	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	399	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,348	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,208	34.9%
Households with children under 18	2,230	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,338	36.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	28.1%
Married	51.3%	42.7%
Separated	1.5%	0.9%
Widowed	3.0%	11.4%
Divorced	10.7%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	330	7.1%
Kindergarten	313	6.7%
Elementary school	1,855	39.9%
High school	828	17.8%
College / grad school	1,328	28.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Finance & real estate 14.0%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Professional & management 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 3.4%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.3%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.1%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,650	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	14.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,607	93.0%
Spanish	336	1.6%
Other Indo-European	235	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	0.1%
Other languages	71	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,556	97.1%
Born in same state	22,542	97.0%
Born in different state	17,514	75.4%
Foreign born	14	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	681	2.9%
Not a US citizen	81	11.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,999	17.2%
French	1,850	8%
Italian	734	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	144	0.6%
Polish	11	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	91.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35022

What city is ZIP code 35022 in?

ZIP code 35022 is primarily assigned to Bessemer, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35022 in?

ZIP code 35022 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35022 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 35022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35022 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 35022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 35022?

ZIP code 35022 has an estimated population of 23,237 residents, with a density of 362 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35022?

The median home value in ZIP code 35022 is $227,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 35022 in?

ZIP code 35022 observes the CST timezone.