35740 Zip Code Profile

35740 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Bridgeport, Alabama. Median household income here ($29,519) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $68,700) are fairly typical for the Scottsboro area.

The average family income here is $44,913/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 35740 is $34,167.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 35740 earn an average of $32,775/year. Women earn only $15,334/year.

1,658 people in 35740 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 35740? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.6 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 1,696 men and 1,786 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,214 people (out of the 3,482 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,302 homes, and 37 businesses every day. 17 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

35740 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Kyoto, Japan!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 663 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,482
• White Population: 3,144
• Black Population: 270
• Hispanic Population: 55
• Asian Population: 6
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 147
• Male Population: 1,696
• Female Population: 1,786
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 42

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Alabama
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Scottsboro AL
• County: Jackson
• City: Bridgeport
• Longitude: -85.7
• Latitude: 34.9
• Elevation: 663 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 256

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,641
• Drive alone: 1,393
• Carpool: 202
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 17


• Average commute time: 20.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 96
•    5 - 9: 249
•    10 - 14: 367
•    15 - 19: 370
•    20 - 24: 98
•    25 - 29: 16
•    30 - 34: 102
•    35 - 39: 65
•    40 - 44: 60
•    45 - 59: 115
•    60 - 89: 72
•    90 plus: 31

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $68,700
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,644
• Businesses: 34
• Employees: 1,037
• Annual Payroll: $30,502,000
• Average Family Income: $44,913
• Median Family Income: $29,519
• Average Income for Men: $32,775
• Average Income for Women: $15,334

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 05
• Congressional District Land Area: 4485.0
• Sr Senator: Richard C. Shelby (R)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Sessions (R)
• US House Representative: Mo Brooks (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 071
• State FIPS Code: 01

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View all schools in Bridgeport

Primary Schools

Bridgeport Elementary School

1014 Jacobs Ave

Bridgeport, AL 35740

(256) 495-3147

Middle Schools

Bridgeport Middle School

620 Jacobs Avenue

Bridgeport, AL 35740

(256) 495-2967