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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 35242 has 57,008 residents and 23,207 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 41.7 years, slightly older than the state (39.7) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.7% male and 52.3% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.6%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (9.5%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	57,008Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	56,956Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	62,995Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1,088.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$116,053Source: Census ACS

Households:	23,207Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$452,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.44Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.78Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	48,321	49,551	50,052	51,331	52,466	51,902	53,153	55,122	56,340	56,713	57,077	56,466	56,956
Decennial Census	49,545	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	57,008	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.7

Male Median Age: 40.7

Female Median Age: 42.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,314	1,661	1,996	1,962	1,766	1,656	1,454	1,556	1,662	1,922	1,808	2,012	1,808	1,516	1,344	859	490	404
Female	1,179	1,628	1,849	1,993	2,102	1,747	1,615	1,830	1,930	2,142	2,053	2,122	2,078	1,833	1,479	960	634	644
Total	2,493	3,289	3,845	3,955	3,868	3,403	3,069	3,386	3,592	4,064	3,861	4,134	3,886	3,349	2,823	1,819	1,124	1,048

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	44,799	79.48%
Black:	5,403	9.59%
Hispanic:*	2,409	4.27%
Asian:	2,637	4.68%
American Indian:	146	0.26%
Hawaiian:	22	0.04%
Other:	950	1.69%
Total:	56,366	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	27,190	47.70%	40.7 years
Females:	29,818	52.30%	42.5 years
Total:	57,008	100%	41.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	52,452	92.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,166	2.05%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,100	3.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,238	5.86%
Total Population:	56,956	100%
Total Native Population:	53,618	94.14%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,338	5.86%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $116,053, which is markedly greater than the state median ($62,027), is up $23,014 (24.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,273. Family households earn a median of $152,386 versus $52,389 for nonfamily households (a difference of $99,997). By gender, male median income is $101,147 and female is $59,631, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($44,141), with a current gap of $41,516 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.6%, which is markedly above the state rate (58.1%). The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (58.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$93,039	$90,500	$83,616	$84,761	$83,090	$82,854	$88,167	$91,966	$98,780	$98,055	$107,191	$115,541	$116,053
Median Family Income	$119,004	$120,595	$112,125	$113,119	$112,658	$112,910	$118,750	$122,405	$125,609	$128,711	$139,852	$149,375	$152,386
Median NonFamily Income	$45,871	$47,121	$43,496	$44,586	$43,891	$44,907	$47,535	$47,705	$47,899	$45,417	$47,432	$47,191	$52,389
Median Male Income	$84,296	$82,891	$80,619	$81,233	$80,391	$81,214	$82,969	$84,971	$90,582	$90,537	$94,141	$100,597	$101,147
Median Female Income	$52,075	$50,968	$49,763	$50,264	$48,582	$47,617	$49,955	$50,724	$53,249	$54,116	$57,602	$59,835	$59,631

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	30,389	64.43%
Unemployed:	499	1.06%
Not In Labor Force:	16,281	34.52%
Total:	47,169	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	17,877	58.83%
Service:	3,426	11.27%
Sales and Office:	6,501	21.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,019	3.35%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,566	5.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	30,389	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $452,300, which is considerably higher than the state median ($195,100), is up $118,800 (35.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,600. The median gross rent is $1,430, which is considerably higher than the state median ($963), is up $519 (56.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $290. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.15% (66.09% with a mortgage, 33.91% free-and-clear) and renters 26.85% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.04%, which is markedly below the state rate (14.99%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$333,500	$332,300	$325,200	$321,900	$328,400	$331,300	$344,800	$347,400	$355,700	$364,400	$380,400	$433,800	$452,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	11	0.17%
$500 to $999:	240	3.77%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,429	53.85%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,853	29.10%
$2,000 to $2,499:	444	6.97%
$2,500 to $2,999:	108	1.70%
$3,000 or more:	86	1.35%
No Rent:	197	3.09%
Total:	6,368	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$911	$901	$933	$975	$974	$1,018	$1,046	$1,097	$1,140	$1,142	$1,211	$1,368	$1,430

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	11,469	48.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,884	24.81%
Renter Occupied:	6,368	26.85%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	23,721	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	23,721	93.96%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,526	6.04%
Total Housing Units:	25,247	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	18,520	73.36%
Multi-Family Units:	6,451	25.55%
Other Units:	276	1.09%
Total Housing Units:	25,247	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 64.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (27.80%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.10%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.40%). Private coverage is 87.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (66.80%). Public coverage is 23.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (37.50%). The share of people in poverty is 3.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.30%), up 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.17%). College enrollment is 21.16%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	479	1.17%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	764	1.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,693	11.51%
Some college, no degree:	6,566	16.10%
Associate's degree:	1,973	4.84%
Bachelor's degree:	16,412	40.24%
Graduate or professional degree:	9,901	24.27%
Total:	40,788	100%
High school or higher:	39,545	96.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	26,313	64.51%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	49,438	76.10%
Public Insurance:	13,463	20.72%
No Insurance:	2,064	3.18%
Total:	64,965	100%
Has Health Insurance:	62,901	96.82%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	2.5%	3.5%	3.8%	4.0%	3.6%	3.8%	3.2%	3.0%	2.6%	2.3%	2.5%	3.1%	3.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	869	6.75%
Kindergarten:	574	4.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	5,171	40.17%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,536	27.47%
College or graduate school:	2,724	21.16%
Total:	12,874	100%
Early Childhood:	1,443	11.21%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	9,281	72.09%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Birmingham, Alabama
City Alias:	Hoover, Meadowbrook, Shoal Creek, Vestavia, Vestavia Hills, Vestavia Hls
Counties:	Shelby County[Primary] Jefferson County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:19:20 PM
Population:	57,008 [See All]
Area Codes:	205 / 659
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.3996, -86.6830
Land Area:	52.371 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/35242/zip-code-35242.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	25,818Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,627Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	26,745Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	17,235Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	6,405Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,809Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$632,238,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,182,787,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	31,408Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Birmingham, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	13820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,181,432Source: Census
MSA:	Birmingham, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	52.371 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.145 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4170.78 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0107000Source: Census
Place Name:	Birmingham city; AlabamaSource: Census

ZIP Code 35242 in Birmingham, AL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 35242

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35242

Sources & References