ZIP Code 35243
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Birmingham · Jefferson County · Alabama
- Population
- 17,328
- Median income
- $99,645
- Median home value
- $538,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 72.4%
- Land area
- 31.4 sq mi
551/sq mi
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 94% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.2
Chicago
ZIP code 35243 in Birmingham, Alabama has a population of 17,328. The median household income is $99,645, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $538,400, 94% above the US average. 72.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.4 square miles in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 17,328 residents, producing a population density of 551 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35243 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35243 sits at $99,645 (64% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $79,245. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $538,400 (204% above the state average) with median rent at $1,683 per month, and 54.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35243 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35243.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
164 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
161 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
143 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
98 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35243, Birmingham, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,328
Population
31.4
Area (sq mi)
551
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35243?
39.2
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
4.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$99,645
Median Household Income
+64% vs state
$79,245
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
10,186
Total Housing Units
8,825
Occupied Units
1,361
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$538,400
Median Home Value
+204% vs state
$1,683
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35243 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 187 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 202 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 226 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 247 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 251 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,122 business establishments in ZIP 35243, employing approximately 24,309 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,890,219,000.
1,122
Businesses
24,309
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 164 | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 161 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 151 | 13.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 143 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 98 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 92 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 55 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 3.7% |
| Information | 22 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35243 vs 35223 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35223 | Birmingham, AL | 11,043 | 3.1 mi |
| 35213 | Birmingham, AL | 13,185 | 4.4 mi |
| 35216 | Birmingham, AL | 36,408 | 3.2 mi |
| 35229 | Birmingham, AL | 940 | 3.2 mi |
| 35242 | Birmingham, AL | 49,545 | 4.1 mi |
| 35209 | Birmingham, AL | 29,544 | 4.4 mi |
| 35222 | Birmingham, AL | 7,884 | 5.9 mi |
| 35212 | Birmingham, AL | 11,539 | 7.3 mi |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL | 19,686 | 5.3 mi |
| 35233 | Birmingham, AL | 1,308 | 5.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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