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35242

Alabama · 57,374 residents · 52.4 sq mi
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With 57,374 people, ZIP 35242 is a ZIP code in Shelby County. This is an unusually credentialed place: 66% of adults have a four-year degree. The median age is 43.6, about 5 years above the US median. The median household earns $117,047, about 42% above the national median. 6% of residents were born outside the United States. Owners hold 73% of the housing stock. Among the 16 ZIP codes in Shelby County, 35242 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$117,047
US average: $82,259
$68,914
US average: $44,673
$477,700
US average: $376,019
65.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
52.4 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.2%
Age 65+
19.5%
48.3%
51.7%
2.38 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(45,069)
Black10.3%(5,929)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(2,258)
Asian3.9%(2,245)
Other3.3%(1,873)
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Shelby County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 16HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
35007$88,505
35040$84,554
35043$121,356
35051$80,061
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 35242?

ZIP code 35242 has about 57,374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35242?

The typical household in ZIP code 35242 earns about $117,047 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 35242 expensive?

In ZIP code 35242, the median home is worth about $477,700, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 35242?

About 65.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 35242 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35242?

About 6.1% of people in ZIP code 35242 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024