🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

35023

Bessemer

ZIP Code 35023 is a standard zip code serving Bessemer, Bessemer, Alabama (AL), in Jefferson County, United States. It has an estimated population of 25,436 with a median household income of $46,460. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Alabama (AL)
County: Jefferson
City: Bessemer
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.468000
Longitude: -87.092400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 90.43 mi²
Water Area: 1.61 mi²
Population Density: 281.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.583896°N, 33.340981°S, -86.960369°E, -87.230618°W

With 25,436 residents spread across 90.43 square miles, this area has a population density of 281.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

25,436

Population

85th percentile

$46,460

Median Income

45th percentile

$116,000

Median Home Value

45th percentile

90.43 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 35023 is $46,460, and the median home value is $116,000.

Housing

10,369

Total Units

9,436

Occupied Units

91.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Bessemer, AL.

35020

Bessemer

35021

Bessemer

35022

Bessemer

Similar ZIP Codes in Alabama

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Alabama.

35673

Trinity

$47,339

35233

Birmingham

$49,423

36312

Ashford

$42,108

35504

Jasper

$40,483

36035

Goshen

$40,161

35179

Vinemont

$43,252

35188

Woodstock

$48,942

36322

Daleville

$43,015

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.