City

Brent, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bibb County  ·  Alabama

👥5,132Population
💰$33,791Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$151,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.4% Female 39.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.6%Hispanic: 2%Black: 50.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White46.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Black50.3%
Asian0.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty31.6% ▲ 216% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma68 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,500 (54.4%)
Some College361 (13.1%)
Associates262 (9.5%)
Bachelors179 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree389 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 54.4%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad54.4%
Some College13.1%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,791 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$151,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units1,705
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Brent, AL

Brent is a city in Alabama, located in Bibb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,132 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Brent is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,791 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Brent is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brent is less-educated. 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (50.25%).

Brent, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Brent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35034 5,132 $33,791 $151,700 $822 4.8% 20.6% 72.3%