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Bessemer, Alabama · ZIP 35020

Bessemer — ZIP 35020

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Bessemer (35020) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Bessemer. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $68K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency6%
Avg reading proficiency22%
Schools nearby8

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100
Typical home value$68K
Median rent$1,156/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$68K

Median Rent

$1,156/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,858

Violent Crime

1,356

Property Crime

6,502

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lipscomb Elementary SchoolPK–05221
12%
37%
Abrams Elementary SchoolPK–05231
8%
22%
Jonesboro Elementary SchoolPK–05474
7%
18%
Bessemer City Middle School06–08616
3%
23%
Charles F Hard Elementary SchoolPK–05364
3%
12%
Brighton SchoolPK–05336
3%
22%
Empower Community SchoolLower SchoolKG–04201Not reportedNot reported
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School09–12161Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,308

Median Income

$35K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35020 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 35020 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35020 is approximately $68K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 35020 in Bessemer has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.