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Bridgeport, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35740

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

3,482
38/sq mi
$46,148
Median income
$141,900
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bridgeport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35740 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35740 covers 92.6 square miles in Bridgeport, Jackson County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,482 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35740 reports a modest median household income of $46,148 (24% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,178. Poverty here runs at 21.3%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $141,900 (20% below the state average), median rent at $580 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 35740 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 35740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35740.

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 35740, Bridgeport, 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

3,482

Population

92.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35740?

44.8

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$46,148

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$30,178

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35740 ranks nationally

Bridgeport, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,148 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,781

Total Housing Units

1,555

Occupied Units

226

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.3%
Renter 32.7%

$141,900

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$580

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 35740, employing approximately 990 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,216,000.

40

Businesses

990

Employees

$44.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 30.0%
Construction 4 10.0%
Manufacturing 4 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.0%
Finance and insurance 3 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.5%

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 35740 vs 37380 →

ZIP 35740 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 35740 ranks #5 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 35740 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 35740 ranks #5 of 6 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
37380 South Pittsburg, TN 6,289 8.7 mi
35958 Bryant, AL 3,582 6.7 mi
35772 Stevenson, AL 4,908 8.4 mi
37347 Jasper, TN 7,559 11.0 mi
35979 Higdon, AL 1,398 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

35768 standard
Scottsboro, AL
Pop: 11,581
35769 standard
Scottsboro, AL
Pop: 9,537
35772 standard
Stevenson, AL
Pop: 4,908
35765 standard
Pisgah, AL
Pop: 4,013
35966 standard
Flat Rock, AL
Pop: 3,914
35771 standard
Section, AL
Pop: 3,645

Related Areas

Jackson County Bridgeport, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35740 in? ▼
ZIP code 35740 (Bridgeport) is located in Jackson County, Alabama. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35740? ▼
ZIP code 35740 in Bridgeport, AL has a population of 3,482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35740? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35740 is $46,148, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35740? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35740 is $141,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35740? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35740 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35740? ▼
ZIP code 35740 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 990 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35740? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35740 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (4), Manufacturing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35740? ▼
In ZIP code 35740, 53.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 35740? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35740 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35740? ▼
In ZIP code 35740, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35740? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35740 is 21.3% 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.