35085 ZIP Code — Jemison, AL

Chilton County, Alabama

ZIP code 35085 is located in Jemison, Alabama, within Chilton County. It covers approximately 104.05 square miles and serves a population of 9,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/659.

About ZIP code 35085

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 $113,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,771. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 35085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,246

population

104.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jemison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35171 Thorsby (6.3 mi) 35040 Calera (9.2 mi) 36792 Randolph (10 mi) 35045 Clanton (11.2 mi) 35046 Clanton (11.6 mi) 35143 Shelby (12.9 mi) 35115 Montevallo (12.9 mi) 36750 Maplesville (14.8 mi) 35035 Brierfield (15.5 mi) 35007 Alabaster (16.8 mi) 36793 Lawley (18.1 mi) 35051 Columbiana (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,246
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	104.05 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	32.9791
Longitude	-86.7339
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,246

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$66,771

Median household income

$29,847

Per capita income

$113,900

Median home value

$846

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

3,163

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

295

Under 5

230

360

5–9

280

320

10–14

249

465

15–19

361

356

20–24

277

470

25–34

365

806

35–44

627

723

45–54

563

326

55–59

254

300

60–64

233

519

65–74

403

196

75–84

153

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,088	22.6%
18 and over	7,158	77.4%
65 and over	1,386	15.0%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Black or African American 6.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,811	83.3%
Black or African American	609	6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	563	6%
Two or more races	129	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	128	1.4%
Other race	95	1%
Asian	39	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 0.2%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	0.2%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	22.7%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$66,771

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.7%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,900
Median rent / month	$846
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	53.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	43.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	69.7%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	74.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,006	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	290	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	479	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	552	16.6%
Households with children under 18	1,164	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,030	31.0%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	17.3%
Married	50.3%	59.6%
Separated	2.1%	4.3%
Widowed	3.4%	7.9%
Divorced	8.7%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	7.2%
Kindergarten	105	5.2%
Elementary school	973	48.2%
High school	570	28.2%
College / grad school	225	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 26.1%

Retail trade 16.0%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Public administration 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	31.6%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 20.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	263	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	10.8%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.5%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,721	94.3%
Spanish	554	6.4%
Other Indo-European	538	6.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,359	90.4%
Born in same state	8,350	90.3%
Born in different state	7,490	81.0%
Foreign born	9	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	887	9.6%
Not a US citizen	543	61.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,407	15.2%
Italian	570	6.2%
French	448	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	0.4%
German	35	0.4%
Polish	24	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35085

What city is ZIP code 35085 in?

ZIP code 35085 is primarily assigned to Jemison, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35085 in?

ZIP code 35085 falls within Chilton County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35085?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35085 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 35085 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35085?

The median home value in ZIP code 35085 is $113,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 35085?

ZIP code 35085 has an estimated population of 9,246 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35085 in?

ZIP code 35085 observes the CST timezone.