ZIP Code 35022 — Bessemer, AL
35022 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Bessemer, Alabama, in Jefferson County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 35022 at a glance
| ZIP code | 35022 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Bessemer |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Jefferson FIPS 01073 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 23,126 |
| Coordinates | 33.331070, -86.959590 |
How ZIP+4 works in 35022
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 35022. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 35022 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Bessemer
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 35022.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35020 | Bessemer, AL | 5.1 mi |
| 35080 | Helena, AL | 5.7 mi |
| 35244 | Birmingham, AL | 7.8 mi |
| 35226 | Birmingham, AL | 8.1 mi |
| 35111 | Mccalla, AL | 8.2 mi |
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 8.9 mi |
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 8.9 mi |
| 35114 | Alabaster, AL | 9.2 mi |
| 35211 | Birmingham, AL | 9.8 mi |
| 35061 | Dolomite, AL | 10 mi |
| 35064 | Fairfield, AL | 10.2 mi |
| 35127 | Pleasant Grove, AL | 11.1 mi |
Questions about 35022
What is the ZIP+4 code for 35022?
35022 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 35022, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 35022?
35022 is assigned to Bessemer, Alabama, in Jefferson County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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