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Jemison, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35085

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

8,933
33/sq mi
$70,862
Median income
$143,500
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jemison pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35085 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35085 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jemison, Chilton County, Alabama, home to 8,933 residents across 269.9 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35085 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,862 (16% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,077. Local economic indicators show a 9.9% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $143,500 (19% below the state average), median rent at $943 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 38 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35085, plus 5 more within Chilton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 35085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jemison, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35085.

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 35085, Jemison, 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

8,933

Population

269.9

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35085?

35.1

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$70,862

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$29,077

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

38.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35085 ranks nationally

Jemison, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,862 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,448

Total Housing Units

3,150

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$143,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1985

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35085 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 138
2021 +12.3% 155
2022 +12.4% 174
2023 +4.5% 182
2024 +4.3% 190

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 116 business establishments in ZIP 35085, employing approximately 747 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,541,000.

116

Businesses

747

Employees

$24.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 19.8%
Other services (except public administration) 23 19.8%
Construction 19 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.8%
Manufacturing 8 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.2%
Finance and insurance 5 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 35085 vs 35171 →

ZIP 35085 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 35085 ranks #2 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 35085 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 35085 ranks #3 of 3 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
35171 Thorsby, AL 3,281 6.7 mi
35040 Calera, AL 14,965 8.6 mi
35187 Wilton, AL 32 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chilton County

35045 standard
Clanton, AL
Pop: 14,870
35046 standard
Clanton, AL
Pop: 5,108
35171 standard
Thorsby, AL
Pop: 3,281
36750 standard
Maplesville, AL
Pop: 2,901
36790 standard
Stanton, AL
Pop: 139

Related Areas

Chilton County Jemison, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35085 in? ▼
ZIP code 35085 (Jemison) is located in Chilton County, Alabama. Chilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chilton-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35085? ▼
ZIP code 35085 in Jemison, AL has a population of 8,933 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35085? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35085 is $70,862, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35085? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35085 is $143,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35085? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35085 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35085? ▼
ZIP code 35085 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35085? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35085 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (19). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35085? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35085 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 35085? ▼
In ZIP code 35085, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35085? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35085 is 38.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35085? ▼
In ZIP code 35085, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35085? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35085 is 9.9% 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.