Brent, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35034

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

5,541
20/sq mi
$36,002
Median income
$158,400
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35034 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brent, Bibb County, Alabama, home to 5,541 residents across 278.4 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35034 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,002 (41% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $18,745. Poverty here runs at 43.4%, with unemployment measured at 16.9%. Median home value sits at $158,400 (11% below the state average), median rent at $722 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 35034's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 35034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brent, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35034.

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 35034, Brent, 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

5,541

Population

278.4

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35034?

39.0

Median Age

59.5%

Male

40.5%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 48.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$36,002

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$18,745

Per Capita Income

43.4%

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35034 ranks nationally

Brent, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,002 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,726

Total Housing Units

1,513

Occupied Units

213

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$158,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$722

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 35034, employing approximately 1,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,606,000.

67

Businesses

1,350

Employees

$90.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 23.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 7.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 6.0%
Construction 4 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.5%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35034 in?
ZIP code 35034 (Brent) is located in Bibb County, Alabama. Bibb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bibb-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35034?
ZIP code 35034 in Brent, AL has a population of 5,541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35034?
The median household income in ZIP 35034 is $36,002, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35034?
The median home value in ZIP 35034 is $158,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35034 is African American at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35034?
ZIP code 35034 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 1,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35034 are: Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (10), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35034?
In ZIP code 35034, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 35034?
In ZIP code 35034, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35034 is 43.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.