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 Moderate-density area
- $51,139
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,048. Unemployment is 11.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $186,800 (5% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,142; 83.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cullman County, so 35033 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 35033?
44.4
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$29,048
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35033 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Bremen, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,139 37th percentile higher than 37% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,825housing units
1,825
Total Housing Units
1,540
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,800
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35504
Jasper (35504)
13,596 residents
- 35063 3,866
Empire (35063)
3,866 residents
- 35033 3,403
Bremen (35033)
3,403 residents
- 35053 2,617
Crane Hill (35053)
2,617 residents
- 35584 460
Sipsey (35584)
460 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35033 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35504
Jasper (35504)
$66,835 median income
- 35063
Empire (35063)
$61,138 median income
- 35053
Crane Hill (35053)
$56,167 median income
- 35033
Bremen (35033)
$51,139 median income
- 35584
Sipsey (35584)
$26,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35033, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,403 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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