| ZIP Code | 35085 |
|---|---|
| City | Jemison |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Chilton County |
| Area Code | 205/659 |
| Elevation | 725 ft |
| Latitude | 32.976498 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.739181 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 21.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 500 (9.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,275 (44.6%) |
| Some College | 859 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 361 (7.1%) |
| Bachelors | 428 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 683 (13.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,845 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,300 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $872/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,558 |
| Vacant Units | 365 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,558 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 365 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 35085 is located in Jemison, Alabama, within Chilton County. With a population of 8,786, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38 years. Economically, 35085 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,845 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35085 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $122,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $872 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 35085 is primarily White (77.87%). Residents are less-educated — 21.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35085 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 35085 in Jemison, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,786 residents, a median household income of $61,845, and a median home value of $122,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.