Bessemer, Alabama
Bessemer is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with an estimated population of 25,037 in 2023. It sits at 33.3709, -86.9715 in the America/Chicago time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Bessemer |
| Type | city |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 25,037 |
| Land area | 40.53 sq mi (104.96 km²) |
| Coordinates | 33.3709, -86.9715 |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| ZIP codes | 35020, 35021, 35022, 35023 |
| Telephone area codes | 205 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Bessemer
Bessemer covers 4 ZIP codes: 35020, 35021, 35022, 35023. Telephone area codes serving the area: 205. Browse all ZIP codes in Alabama for the full list.
Where is Bessemer?
Bessemer is located in Alabama, in Jefferson County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Hueytown 6 km · ALLipscomb 7 km · ALBrighton 8 km · ALMidfield 10 km · ALFairfield 13 km · ALHelena 13 km · ALPleasant Grove 14 km · ALHoover 15 km · AL
Other places in Jefferson County
Birmingham 196,644Hoover 92,448Vestavia Hills 38,020Homewood 27,758Trussville 26,770Mountain Brook 21,737Hueytown 16,202Gardendale 16,096Center Point 15,705Irondale 13,526
Frequently asked questions
What county is Bessemer, AL in?
Bessemer is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Bessemer, AL?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 25,037.
What time zone is Bessemer in?
Bessemer is in the America/Chicago time zone.