ZIP Code 35243 Demographics & Data

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 35243

The ZIP Code 35243 is associated with the city of Birmingham in Alabama in Jefferson County in the U.S. The 35243 ZIP Code has a median age of 38.1 years, and 22.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $89,007, with an estimated 4% of the population living below the poverty line. About 99.0% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $60,009. The current population estimate is 17,059.

Population in 35243

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 35243 is 17,059.

Birmingham, AL

The 35243 ZIP Code is associated with Birmingham, AL in Jefferson County.

Area Codes associated with 35243

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 35243 include 205.

Sunrise / Sunset in 35243

Sunrise: 6:11 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 35243 6:11 am
Sunrise in 35243 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 35243

Today's forecast for 35243: A slight chance of rain showers before 3pm. Partly sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 35243

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 35243 Good

Internet in 35243

About 93.1% of households in ZIP Code 35243 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 95.9% have a computer.

Gender in 35243

In ZIP Code 35243, males make up an estimated 46.8% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 53.2%.

Health Insurance in 35243

Approximately 6.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 35243 (Birmingham, AL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 35243

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35243, 99.6% is one race, while 0.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.7% of 35243 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35243 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.8%), followed by Black or African American (3.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 35243

Industry Percent
White 93.8%
Black or African American 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 35243

The median household income in ZIP Code 35243 is $89,007, while the region's mean household income is $131,786. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $60,009. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35243 of $60,009 is approximately 114.87% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 4.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 53.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 35243 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 2.5% of 35243 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 35243

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.5%
$200,000 or more per year 17.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 35243

In ZIP Code 35243, 99.0% of the population graduated high school, while 71.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 31.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 6.8% in this Jefferson County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 35243

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 6.8%
Some college, no degree 16.8%
Associate's degree 3.8%
Bachelor's degree 40.3%
Graduate or professional degree 31.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 35243

Residents of ZIP Code 35243 are neither older nor younger than average. The median age of 38.1 years in ZIP Code 35243 is approximately equal to the median age in the U.S. overall. About 80.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.6% of the population in 35243 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 35243 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 35243

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.8%
5 to 9 years 5.9%
10 to 14 years 4.6%
15 to 19 years 4.6%
20 to 24 years 5.0%
25 to 34 years 19.6%
35 to 44 years 11.4%
45 to 54 years 12.5%
55 to 59 years 5.2%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 11.4%
75 to 84 years 5.6%
85 years and over 2.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 35243

In ZIP Code 35243, 95.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jefferson County region.

Language Spoken in 35243

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.1%
Spanish 1.1%
Other Indo-European languages 2.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.1%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 35243

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35243, an estimated 18.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Jefferson County region.

Age of Housing in 35243

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 6.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 18.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 35243

In 35243, 69.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.2 minutes. Approximately 26.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35243 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 35243 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 35243

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.7%
Construction 4.4%
Manufacturing 5.8%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Retail trade 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.0%
Information 2.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 12.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 2.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 35243 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 35243

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 35243 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35243 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35243 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 35243

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 35243

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 35243 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35243 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes electricity rates in 35243 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 35243

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 35243 11.57¢/kWh 10.67¢/kWh 5.69¢/kWh
Alabama 14.87¢/kWh 13.4¢/kWh 7.29¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 35243

Month ZIP Code 35243 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.56 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.63 3 6.31
Mar 5.33 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.79 5.13 7.3
May 5.57 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.48 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.47 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.53 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.75 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.06 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.03 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes solar power levels in 35243 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 35243 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 35243, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 35243 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jefferson County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 35243

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 64
Credit reporting or credit repair services 54
Debt collection 12
Checking or savings account 6
Mortgage 3
Other 10
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 35243

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 66
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 24
Improper use of your report 19
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 10
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
Other 25
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 35243. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.