US ZIP Code Map

ZIP code

35242

Birmingham, AL

STANDARD

35242 covers Birmingham in Shelby County, with 56,956 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 35242, Birmingham

ZIP code map

ACS population

56,956

Median household income

$116,053

Median home value

$452,300

About ZIP code 35242

Type

STANDARD

City

Birmingham

County

Shelby County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Area codes

205, 659

Land area

52.4 sq mi

Water area

2.15 sq mi

Households

25,247

Median gross rent

$1,430

Acceptable cities: Hoover, Meadowbrook, Shoal Creek, Vestavia, Vestavia Hills, Vestavia Hls

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/Chicago
Area Codes
205, 659
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
24,215
Irs Estimated Households
26,740
Population Count
57,008
Irs Estimated Population
51,740

People in 35242

Race

  • White44,799
  • Black or African American5,403
  • American Indian or Alaska Native146
  • Asian2,637
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander22
  • Other race950
  • Two or more races3,051

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 2,409

Age

  • Under 105,782
  • 10 to 197,800
  • 20 to 297,271
  • 30 to 396,455
  • 40 to 497,656
  • 50 to 597,995
  • 60 to 697,235
  • 70 to 794,642
  • 80 and older2,172

Income and housing in 35242

Poverty rate

5.7%

Median earnings

$59,731

Median household income

$116,053

Median home value

$452,300

Median gross rent

$1,430

Education

  • High school graduate97.0%
  • Bachelor's degree64.5%
  • Graduate degree24.3%

Places covering 35242

17.1% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 35242

IRS populationACS population
61,64330,822020052023

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ZIP codes near 35242

  1. 35277Birmingham3.7 miPop — · Income —
  2. 35243Birmingham4.3 miPop 17,776 · Income $99,063
  3. 35223Birmingham5.9 miPop 10,665 · Income $155,079
  4. 35279Birmingham6.3 miPop — · Income —
  5. 35286Birmingham6.3 miPop — · Income —
  6. 35216Birmingham6.9 miPop 36,587 · Income $73,125
  7. 35213Birmingham7.4 miPop 15,950 · Income $161,902
  8. 35229Birmingham7.5 miPop 2,603 · Income —
  9. 35043Chelsea7.6 miPop 15,068 · Income $115,588
  10. 35210Birmingham8.3 miPop 13,878 · Income $72,632
  11. 35225Birmingham8.5 miPop 21 · Income —
  12. 35230Birmingham8.5 miPop — · Income —

ZIP code 35242 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 35242 in?
35242 is in Birmingham, AL.
What county is 35242 in?
35242 is in Shelby County.
What is the median household income in 35242?
The median household income in 35242 is $116,053.
Which ZIP codes are near 35242?
Use the radius tool on this page to list ZIP codes within a chosen distance of 35242.