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ZIP 35020

Part of Bessemer, AL
Pop. 24,892·Jefferson County·98th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,156/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
-$809
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ZIP 35020 · $1,156
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,040
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$1,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,872/yr
At $1,156/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyJefferson County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35020 (Bessemer, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,892
Median income
$35,362
Median age
40.6
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
24.6%
18.2%
22.4%
14.8%
20%
Under 1824.6%
18–3418.2%
35–5422.4%
55–6414.8%
65+20%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
70.8%
16.5%
White11.4%
Black70.8%
Hispanic16.5%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
17.8%
41.7%
30.3%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma41.7%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+10.2%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35020 in Bessemer, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$28,812 → $35,362
up 22.7%
Population
25,763 → 24,892
down 3.4%
Renter share
45.6% → 40.6%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
11.2% → 10.2%
-1.0 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40.6
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $28,812 to $35,362 across the same window, up 22.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35020 in Bessemer, AL losing about 871 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.6% to 40.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35020 covers Bessemer, AL. The median rent here is $1,156/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($35,362/yr), ZIP 35020 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35020?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35020 (Bessemer, AL) is $1,156. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35020 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35020's median rent of $1,156/mo is $809 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35020 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35020 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #98 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,156/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35020?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,156/mo in ZIP 35020. The local median household income is $35,362/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35020?

Rent in ZIP 35020 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 35020 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35020 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,156/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($35,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35020 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 35020 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of ZIP 35020 households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35020 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35020 compare to the rest of Bessemer?

ZIP 35020 is more affordable than Bessemer overall. At $1,156/mo, it's $244 below the Bessemer citywide median of $1,400/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35020 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35020 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,156/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 35020's median household income ($35,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35020 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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