35242 ZIP Code – Birmingham, Alabama
35242 is a large ZIP code in Birmingham, Alabama, part of Shelby County with a population of approximately 56,466 residents. At $115,541, the median household income here runs well above the Alabama average and well above the U.S. average. The median home value of $433,800 is well above the national average, with 73.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,368, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (increasing), 21% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.6%, well below the national average. An estimated 5.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 42.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 35243, 35223, 35216.
ZIP Code 35242 Data
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ZIP 35242 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35242 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $115k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $433k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,368 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 64.5% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35243 – Birmingham
- 35223 – Birmingham
- 35216 – Birmingham
- 35213 – Birmingham
- 35229 – Birmingham
- 35043 – Chelsea
- 35147 – Sterrett
- 35210 – Birmingham
- 35209 – Birmingham
- 35222 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35243 | BIRMINGHAM | 18,575 | $102,163 |
| 35223 | BIRMINGHAM | 11,226 | $151,550 |
| 35216 | BIRMINGHAM | 38,352 | $68,237 |
| 35213 | BIRMINGHAM | 15,551 | $137,879 |
| 35229 | BIRMINGHAM | 2,514 | Not provided |