Bessemer, AL 35020

Population 25,924

35020 is zip code located in Bessemer, Alabama. The population is 25,924, making 35020 the largest zipcode in Bessemer and the 8th largest in Jefferson County.

There are 6 public schools in 35020 with an average Homefacts rating of D+. , and there are 78 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 35020. Unemployment in 35020 is moderate.

Zip codes within Bessemer include 35021 and 35022.

Bessemer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

61.40% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

108 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in 35020, AL and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates 35020's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 35020.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    19.8%
  • Rented
    36.1%
  • Owned
    44.1%

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  • In 2014, the city of Bessemer, AL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bessemer, AL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $740
  • 1 Bedroom: $790
  • 2 Bedrooms: $910
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,180
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,270

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Environmental Hazards

108 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Bessemer, AL has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Bessemer, AL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Bessemer, AL is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.33°
  • February 47.98°
  • March 57.28°
  • April 64.4°
  • May 71.73°
  • June 79.81°
  • July 80.85°
  • August 80.46°
  • September 74.8°
  • October 63.18°
  • November 53.33°
  • December 46.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bessemer, AL

Earthquakes
Bessemer, AL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bessemer, AL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bessemer, AL has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bessemer, AL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 35020: $26,789

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bessemer is 4.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.67%
White Collar - 42.33%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Robert Bentley
  • Sen. Jeff Sessions
  • Sen. Richard C. Shelby

City Representatives

  • Gary Palmer
  • Terri A. Sewell

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

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0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 35020 in our database.

1 Library view all