35740 ZIP Code — Bridgeport, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35740 is located in Bridgeport, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 35.78 square miles and serves a population of 3,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35740

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $42,012. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 35740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,342

population

35.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bridgeport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35958 Bryant (7.4 mi) 35772 Stevenson (9.2 mi) 35966 Flat Rock (9.6 mi) 37380 South Pittsburg (12 mi) 37347 Jasper (12.2 mi) 35979 Higdon (12.6 mi) 37376 Sherwood (13.6 mi) 30752 Trenton (14.8 mi) 35752 Hollywood (16 mi) 37340 Guild (16 mi) 37375 Sewanee (16.5 mi) 37374 Sequatchie (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,342
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	35.78 sq mi
Water area	1.10 sq mi
Latitude	34.9376
Longitude	-85.7776
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,342

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$42,012

Median household income

$28,990

Per capita income

$108,400

Median home value

$391

Median monthly rent

65.1%

Home ownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,212

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

113

15–19

118

20–24

132

25–34

136

240

35–44

249

191

45–54

198

102

55–59

106

219

60–64

227

242

65–74

251

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	615	18.4%
18 and over	2,727	81.6%
65 and over	697	20.9%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Two or more races 6.3%

Black or African American 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,959	87.2%
Two or more races	215	6.3%
Black or African American	103	3%
Hispanic or Latino	52	1.5%
Other race	42	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$42,012

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,400
Median rent / month	$391
Owner occupied	65.1%
Renter occupied	34.9%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	25.3%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	68.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	695	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	108	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	279	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	454	29.6%
Households with children under 18	322	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	534	34.8%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	18.9%
Married	52.1%	45.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	1.9%	16.2%
Divorced	13.8%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	3.9%
Kindergarten	59	10.6%
Elementary school	229	41.0%
High school	193	34.6%
College / grad school	55	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.0%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Construction 9.1%

Other services 8.8%

Retail trade 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Professional & management 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 26.2%

Under 18 years 51.5%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 50.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	168	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	57.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,225	96.5%
Spanish	84	2.6%
Other Indo-European	84	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,342	100.0%
Born in same state	3,322	99.4%
Born in different state	1,572	47.0%
Foreign born	20	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	768	23%
Italian	330	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	220	6.6%
English	36	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35740

What city is ZIP code 35740 in?

ZIP code 35740 is primarily assigned to Bridgeport, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35740 in?

ZIP code 35740 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35740?

26% of residents in ZIP code 35740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35740?

12% 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 35740 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 35740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35740?

The median home value in ZIP code 35740 is $108,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 35740 in?

ZIP code 35740 observes the CST timezone.