ZIP Code 35242 Demographics

Shelby County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35242 compared to county averages.

Total Population

56,466

↓ 74.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$115,541

↑ +27.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$433,800

↑ +56.9% vs county

Median Age

43.5 yrs

↓ +8.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

↑ 34.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35242 compares to Shelby County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35242 $116k Shelby $91k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35242 $434k Shelby $277k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

40.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

73.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,368

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35242 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$433,800
Down Payment (20%)$86,760
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,755P&I: $2194 | Tax: $434 | Ins: $127
Rent (Local Median)
$1,368
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,387/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35242, sorted by distance.

35243 4.1 mi away jefferson county 35223 5.7 mi away jefferson county 35216 6.7 mi away jefferson county 35213 7.0 mi away jefferson county 35229 7.3 mi away jefferson county 35147 8.2 mi away shelby county 35210 8.3 mi away jefferson county 35209 8.5 mi away jefferson county

About Shelby County

Shelby County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 223,916. The county's median household income is $90,618 and median home value is $276,500. ZIP code 35242 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Shelby County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.