US ZIP Code
35085

Jemison, AL

Chilton County  ·  Alabama

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👥 8,786 Population
💰 $61,845 Median HH Income
▼ 19% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019
🎂 38.0 Median Age
🏠 $122,300 Median Home Value
▼ 56% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019
🎓 21.8% College Grads
▼ 44% below avg
📊 6.2% Unemployment
▲ 26% above avg ↓ 22% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code35085
CityJemison
StateAlabama (AL)
CountyChilton County
Area Code205/659
Elevation725 ft
Latitude32.976498
Longitude-86.739181
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS01021
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.7% (4,716) Female 46.3% (4,070) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 13%Black: 6.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic13.0%
Black6.9%
Asian0.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg Household Size2.75
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads21.8% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma500 (9.8%)
HS Graduate2,275 (44.6%)
Some College859 (16.8%)
Associates361 (7.1%)
Bachelors428 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree683 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 9.8%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS9.8%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
17%
$150k–200k
13%
$200k–300k
17%
$300k–500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

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 Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo ↑ 18% since 2019
Total Units3,558
Vacant Units365
Avg HH Size2.75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–50k
21%
$50k–75k
23%
$75k–100k
18%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%

Summary

Total Units3,558
Vacant365
Owner Occupied78.0%
Renter Occupied22.1%
Avg HH Size2.75
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 35085 is in Jemison, AL, in Chilton County.
ZIP code 35085 is located in Alabama (AL).
ZIP code 35085 is in Chilton County, AL.
ZIP 35085 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 35085 is 8,786 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 35085 is $61,845 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 35085 is $122,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 35085

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.