35034 ZIP Code — Brent, AL

Bibb County, Alabama

ZIP code 35034 is located in Brent, Alabama, within Bibb County. It covers approximately 115.62 square miles and serves a population of 5,327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35034

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $39,474. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35034 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,327

population

115.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brent	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35042 Centreville (8.9 mi) 35456 Duncanville (13.6 mi) 35184 West Blocton (14.9 mi) 36756 Marion (16.9 mi) 36793 Lawley (17.1 mi) 35474 Moundville (18 mi) 35453 Cottondale (18.2 mi) 35453 Cottondale (18.2 mi) 35188 Woodstock (19 mi) 35035 Brierfield (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,327
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	115.62 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	32.9234
Longitude	-87.2762
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	63.9%	50.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	33.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	13.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,327

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$39,474

Median household income

$16,229

Per capita income

$125,000

Median home value

$834

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

38.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,240

Housing units

10.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

138

Under 5

295

5–9

180

226

10–14

138

204

15–19

124

163

20–24

490

25–34

300

507

35–44

310

441

45–54

269

240

55–59

147

60–64

257

65–74

157

222

75–84

136

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,297	24.3%
18 and over	4,030	75.7%
65 and over	822	15.4%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.6%

Black or African American 47.2%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,650	49.6%
Black or African American	2,522	47.2%
Two or more races	143	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	50.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	33.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	13.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 19.4%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.4%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$39,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 26.9%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,000
Median rent / month	$834
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	60.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	9.6%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.8%
Electricity	57.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Wood	12.0%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	681	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	186	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	551	38.7%
Households with children under 18	730	51.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	545	38.3%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.3%	29.6%
Married	26.9%	38.9%
Separated	8.6%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	10.8%
Divorced	9.0%	20.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 22.6%

HS graduate 41.9%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	4.7%
Kindergarten	113	9.5%
Elementary school	675	57.0%
High school	270	22.8%
College / grad school	70	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Manufacturing 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 18.2%

Retail trade 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Professional & management 5.8%

Construction 5.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.6%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 38.5%

Under 18 years 57.8%

18 and over 29.7%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 88.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.9%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	165	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	27.3%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,105	95.8%
Spanish	42	0.8%
Other Indo-European	42	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,311	99.7%
Born in same state	5,281	99.1%
Born in different state	4,707	88.4%
Foreign born	30	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.3%
Not a US citizen	12	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,152	21.6%
Italian	510	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	493	9.3%
English	29	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.7%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35034

What city is ZIP code 35034 in?

ZIP code 35034 is primarily assigned to Brent, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35034 in?

ZIP code 35034 falls within Bibb County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35034?

39% of residents in ZIP code 35034 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35034?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35034 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 35034 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35034?

The median home value in ZIP code 35034 is $125,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35034 in?

ZIP code 35034 observes the CST timezone.