Bessemer Alabama Map

About Bessemer, Alabama

Bessemer is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 25,400. The population density is 243.7 people per km². Bessemer is located at 33.4018°N, 86.9544°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35022.

Bessemer’s landscape unfolds with a quiet resilience, its terrain a study in the gentle, rolling hills of the Appalachian foothills. It lies 8.3 miles west of Hoover, AL (from Hoover, AL: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-west of Helena. Red clay, rich and deep, forms the bedrock of this place, staining the earth and the very character of its surroundings. Scattered stands of pine and oak, hardy and enduring, punctuate the horizon, their branches reaching towards a sky that often shifts from a crisp, bright blue to a soft, hazy grey. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the land's enduring presence. As evening approaches, the light softens, casting a warm, golden hue across the rooftops and the broad, open fields, lending a contemplative stillness to the closing day. The story of Bessemer is inextricably linked to the earth beneath it, a legacy forged in the crucible of iron and steel. For decades, the booming furnaces and mines were the lifeblood of this community, drawing a diverse workforce and shaping its industrial heart. Though the giants of industry have largely quieted, the echoes of that era resonate through the sturdy brick buildings and the lingering spirit of a people accustomed to hard work and honest endeavor. The local economy now seeks new avenues, diversifying into service industries and manufacturing, yet the foundational grit remains. Notable for its historical ties to the Birmingham District's mineral wealth, Bessemer continues to be a place where the past informs the present, a testament to the enduring strength of its people and the enduring character of the land.

About This Bessemer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bessemer, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.401777, -86.954437. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bessemer and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Bessemer includes the ZIP code (35020), telephone area code (205, 256), county seat of Jefferson County (Birmingham), and school district assignment (Bessemer City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bessemer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.