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 Moderate-density area
- $36,002
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,745. Economic pressure is pronounced: 43.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.9%. Median home value is $158,400 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $722; 71.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alabama and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 35034.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35034?
39.0
Median Age
59.5%
Male
40.5%
Female
2.6%
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?
$36,002
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$18,745
Per Capita Income
43.4%
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35034 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Brent, 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)
$36,002 9th percentile higher than 9% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,726housing units
1,726
Total Housing Units
1,513
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,400
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35034, 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 (5,541 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 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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