35243 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 35243 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 35243 is White. The current unemployment level in 35243 is 2.8%.
| Population | 18,575 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,445 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,718 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $93,317 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $732,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 89.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.60% |
35243 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,479 | 89.26% |
| Black | 832 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 456 | 2.63% |
| Asian | 535 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 36 | 0.21% |
35243 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,292 | 77.41% |
| Black | 163 | 9.77% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 7.55% |
| Asian | 83 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.12% |
35243 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 402 | 3.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,005 | 41.59% |
| High School Diploma | 902 | 7.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 48 | 0.4% |
| GED or Alternate | 249 | 2.07% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,521 | 12.64% |
| Associates Degree | 546 | 4.54% |
| Masters Degree | 2,007 | 16.68% |
| Professional Degree | 1,026 | 8.53% |
| Doctorate Degree | 327 | 2.72% |