35243 ZIP Code – Birmingham, Alabama
ZIP code 35243 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 18,575 residents. At $102,163, the median household income here runs well above the Alabama average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $458,000 are well above the national average, with 54.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,478 is above the national average. Housing consists of 57% single-family (decreasing), 40% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average. About 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 69.6%, well above the national average. The median age is 39.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 35216, 35223, 35229.
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ZIP 35243 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 35243 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $102k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $458k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,478 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 69.6% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 35216 – Birmingham
- 35223 – Birmingham
- 35229 – Birmingham
- 35242 – Birmingham
- 35209 – Birmingham
- 35213 – Birmingham
- 35205 – Birmingham
- 35249 – Birmingham
- 35233 – Birmingham
- 35222 – Birmingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35216 | BIRMINGHAM | 38,352 | $68,237 |
| 35223 | BIRMINGHAM | 11,226 | $151,550 |
| 35229 | BIRMINGHAM | 2,514 | Not provided |
| 35242 | BIRMINGHAM | 56,466 | $115,541 |
| 35209 | BIRMINGHAM | 29,884 | $74,742 |