Bessemer, AL

Bessemer sits in Jefferson, Alabama, and is covered by 4 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 74,285 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Bessemer has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $152,466 and median asking rent runs around $988 per month. Median household income hovers around $57,783. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Bessemer

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
35020	Jefferson	25,713	$31,257	$87,000
35021	Jefferson	0	—	—
35022	Jefferson	23,237	$74,951	$227,400
35023	Jefferson	25,335	$67,141	$143,000

Thinking about relocating to Bessemer?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $152,466, and median rent is $988. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.