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Bessemer city, AL

ZIP 35020 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Bessemer city, AL (35020)

Median Income
$33,247

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+806
Wealth inflow
Population
25,308
Unemployment
7.9%
4.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 806 for ZIP 35020 (Bessemer city, AL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
7.9%+114% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
31.7%+171% vs US avg
x
440
Establishments
5,904
Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
  • Construction6.8%
  • Manufacturing14.0%
  • Wholesale trade1.9%
  • Retail trade9.8%
  • Transportation, utilities10.4%
  • Information0.3%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
  • Professional, scientific, management8.2%
  • Education, health care, social20.3%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services12.7%
  • Other services3.7%
  • Public administration3.9%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$33,247
Unemployment7.9%
Establishments440
Employees5,904