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

Population
18,176
Unknown
Median Income
$99,645
Home Value
$538,400
Median Rent
$1,683
Median Age
39.20
Diversity Index
31.60
Low
Cost of Living
171.5
very high
Unemployment
2.5%

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.

Population & Age

Total Population
18,176
Median Age
39.20
Male Population
8,541
47.0%
Female Population
9,635
53.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
31.60 Low
White
85.2%
Black or African American
6.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Asian
2.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.5%
Other Race
1.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$99,645
Mean Household Income
$163,598
Per Capita Income
$79,245
Below Poverty Line
6.9%

This is 33% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$538,400
Median Rent
$1,683
Total Housing Units
10,186
Occupied Units
8,825
Vacant Units
1,361
13.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1991
Owner Occupied
54.1%
Renter Occupied
45.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 5.4x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 54.1% Renter 45.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 31.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
9,790
Employment Rate
97.5%
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
80.0%
Carpool
4.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
14.9%

Cost of Living Index

171.5
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 35243 is 71.5% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Jefferson

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
35215 Center point 43,903 $52,793
35226 Bluff park 38,588 $124,516
35244 Hoover 38,217 $113,450
35216 Vestavia hills 34,327 $74,525
35209 Homewood 32,734 $71,439
35173 Trussville 31,603 $117,105

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.