ZIP Code 35243 -- Cahaba heights, AL
Jefferson | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- With 72.44% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, this is one of the most highly educated ZIP codes in the country (national average: 33.7%).
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 35243
ZIP code 35243 in Cahaba Heights, Alabama is a unknown area with a population of 18,176. The median household income is $99,645, which is This is 33% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $538,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 5.4x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 171.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.20 years. Approximately 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Jefferson, AL.
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This is 33% above the national median of $75,000.
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 35243 is 71.5% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 35243
ZIP code 35243 (Cahaba heights, AL) has a total population of 18,176 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.20 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 35243 is $99,645 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 33% above the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 35243 is primarily located in Cahaba heights, Alabama (AL). It falls within Jefferson County.
The median home value in ZIP code 35243 is $538,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,683.
The median age in ZIP code 35243 is 39.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 35243 has a cost of living index of 171.47 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 35243, 72.44% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 31.04% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 35243 is 2.53%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 14.88% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.