PlainZIP

Bremen, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35033

Cullman County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,403
17/sq mi
$51,139
Median income
$186,800
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bremen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35033 covers 196.7 square miles in Bremen, Cullman County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,403 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35033 reports a modest median household income of $51,139 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,048. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.6%. Median home value sits at $186,800 (5% above the state average), median rent at $1,142 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is -. To put 35033 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cullman County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bremen, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35033.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35033, Bremen, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,403

Population

196.7

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35033?

44.4

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,139

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$29,048

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35033 ranks nationally

Bremen, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,139 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,825

Total Housing Units

1,540

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$186,800

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,142

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.5%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35033 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +22.3% 183
2020 -4.0% 175
2021 +7.8% 189
2022 +13.5% 215
2024 – 263

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 35033, employing approximately 243 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,994,000.

42

Businesses

243

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 23.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 11.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.9%
Manufacturing 3 7.1%
Retail trade 3 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35033 vs 35063 →

ZIP 35033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35033 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35033 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35063 Empire, AL 3,866 8.6 mi
35053 Crane Hill, AL 2,617 8.0 mi
35584 Sipsey, AL 460 8.9 mi
35504 Jasper, AL 13,596 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cullman County

35055 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 19,427
35077 standard
Hanceville, AL
Pop: 13,142
35057 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 12,630
35058 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 9,936
35179 standard
Vinemont, AL
Pop: 8,958
35083 standard
Holly Pond, AL
Pop: 3,268

Related Areas

Cullman County Bremen, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35033 in? ▼
ZIP code 35033 (Bremen) is located in Cullman County, Alabama. Cullman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cullman-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35033? ▼
ZIP code 35033 in Bremen, AL has a population of 3,403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35033? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35033 is $51,139, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35033? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35033 is $186,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35033? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35033 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35033? ▼
ZIP code 35033 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35033? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35033 are: Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35033? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35033 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35033? ▼
In ZIP code 35033, 44.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35033? ▼
In ZIP code 35033, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35033? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35033 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.