ZIP Code 35023 — Bessemer, AL
35023 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 35023 at a glance
| ZIP code | 35023 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Bessemer |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Jefferson FIPS 01073 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 25,533 |
| Coordinates | 33.466740, -87.088910 |
How ZIP+4 works in 35023
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 35023. 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 35023 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 35023.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35118 | Mulga, AL | 5.4 mi |
| 35127 | Pleasant Grove, AL | 6.7 mi |
| 35006 | Adger, AL | 6.8 mi |
| 35061 | Dolomite, AL | 8.2 mi |
| 35020 | Bessemer, AL | 8.8 mi |
| 35224 | Birmingham, AL | 9.3 mi |
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 9.7 mi |
| 35064 | Fairfield, AL | 9.8 mi |
| 35005 | Adamsville, AL | 10.1 mi |
| 35221 | Birmingham, AL | 11 mi |
| 35060 | Docena, AL | 11.2 mi |
| 35218 | Birmingham, AL | 11.6 mi |
Questions about 35023
What is the ZIP+4 code for 35023?
35023 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 35023, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 35023?
35023 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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