35242 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Alabama based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 35242 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35242 is White. The current unemployment level in 35242 is 3.3%.
| Population | 56,466 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 991 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,564 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 15.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $107,191 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $645,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 3.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 83.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.62% |
35242 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 47,036 | 83.16% |
| Black | 5,367 | 9.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,872 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 2,088 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 192 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
35242 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,504 | 71.88% |
| Black | 1,257 | 13.89% |
| Hispanic | 718 | 7.93% |
| Asian | 544 | 6.01% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.09% |
35242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,602 | 4.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 12,608 | 38.82% |
| High School Diploma | 3,084 | 9.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 150 | 0.46% |
| GED or Alternate | 314 | 0.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,705 | 14.49% |
| Associates Degree | 2,563 | 7.89% |
| Masters Degree | 4,789 | 14.74% |
| Professional Degree | 1,803 | 5.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 863 | 2.66% |