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 Moderate-density area
- $70,862
- Median income Near-median income area
- $143,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35085 (Jemison, AL) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 182.3 in 2023 to 190.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,077. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,500 (19% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $943; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chilton County, so 35085 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 35085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jemison, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35085.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35085?
35.1
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
2.5%
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?
$70,862
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$29,077
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
38.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35085 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Jemison, 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)
$70,862 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
3,448housing units
3,448
Total Housing Units
3,150
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35040
Calera (35040)
14,965 residents
- 35085
Jemison (35085)
8,933 residents
- 35171 3,281
Thorsby (35171)
3,281 residents
- 35187 32
Wilton (35187)
32 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35085 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35040
Calera (35040)
$84,554 median income
- 35171
Thorsby (35171)
$71,875 median income
- 35085
Jemison (35085)
$70,862 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35085, 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 (8,933 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 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.
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