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 Moderate-density area
- $46,148
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,178. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,900 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $580; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 35740 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 35740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bridgeport, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35740.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35740?
44.8
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.3%
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?
$46,148
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,178
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35740 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Bridgeport, 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)
$46,148 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
1,781housing units
1,781
Total Housing Units
1,555
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,900
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 37347
Jasper (37347)
7,559 residents
- 37380
South Pittsburg (37380)
6,289 residents
- 35772
Stevenson (35772)
4,908 residents
- 35958
Bryant (35958)
3,582 residents
- 35740
Bridgeport (35740)
3,482 residents
- 35979 1,398
Higdon (35979)
1,398 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35740 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37347
Jasper (37347)
$62,831 median income
- 37380
South Pittsburg (37380)
$59,304 median income
- 35979
Higdon (35979)
$51,833 median income
- 35958
Bryant (35958)
$50,885 median income
- 35740
Bridgeport (35740)
$46,148 median income
- 35772
Stevenson (35772)
$39,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35740, 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 (3,482 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 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.
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