ZIP Code 35034

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Source:

Brent · Bibb County · Alabama

Population
5,541

20/sq mi

Median income
$36,002

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,400

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.5%

Median age 39

Land area
278.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 35034 in Brent, Alabama has a population of 5,541. The median household income is $36,002, which is 53% below the national average. Median home value is $158,400, 43% below the US average. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 278.4 square miles in Brent, Bibb County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,541 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35034 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35034 sits at $36,002 (41% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $18,745. The poverty rate stands at 43.4% and the unemployment rate at 16.9%. On housing, the median home value is $158,400 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $722 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 35034 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 35034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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.

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Official Data Resources for Brent, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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