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ZIP Code 35243

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 17,776

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 35243

What is the median household income in 35243?
The median household income in 35243 is $99,063 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 35243?
The poverty rate in 35243 is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 35243?
$484,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 35243?
The median gross rent in 35243 is $1,632 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 35243 residents have a college degree?
69.6% of adults in 35243 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
17,776
Median Income
$99,063
Median Home Value
$484,400
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.1%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,056 (+11.3%) Home Value: +$126,400 (+35.3%) Poverty Rate: -2.3 pp (-52.3%) Bachelor's+: -2.0 pp (-2.8%) Unemployment: -1.8 pp (-36.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 17,776
Median Age 39.0
Female 55.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.0% White (non-Hisp.) 85.4% Black 4.9% Asian 2.3% Two or More 4.9% Other 1.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.7%
Chinese
0.7%
Korean
0.4%
Filipino
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Cuban
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $99,063 ±$11,998
Per Capita Income $161,639
Median Family Income $168,250
Poverty Rate 2.1%
Child Poverty Rate 2.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
1.8%
$15–25k
3.4%
$25–35k
5.1%
$35–50k
7.2%
$50–75k
15.6%
$75–100k
11.8%
$100–150k
17.1%
$150–200k
10.1%
$200k+
22.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,027
Owner-Occupied 53.0%
Renter-Occupied 47.0%
Vacancy Rate 12.4%
Median Home Value $484,400
Median Gross Rent $1,632
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.1%
$50–100k
1.9%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
12.5%
$300–500k
37.7%
$500k–$1M
32.1%
$1M+
14.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.3%
$500–1k
5.0%
$1–1.5k
32.8%
$1.5–2k
44.9%
$2–2.5k
7.6%
$2.5–3.5k
2.9%
$3.5k+
6.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
43.8%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3+
16.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
48.5%
Single-fam. att.
5.6%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
9.5%
20+ units
24.0%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.0%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
13.3%
2000–2009
14.1%
2010+
19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 98.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 69.6%
Graduate Degree 30.5%
Some College / Associate 13.8%
Less Than High School 0.1%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Work from Home 13.9%
Self-Employed 5.7%
Government Workers 10.0%
Private For-Profit 84.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.4%
Prof. Services
14.7%
Finance
14.7%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Arts/Entmt.
6.9%
Retail
6.3%
Construction
6.3%
Transportation
5.8%
Wholesale
3.8%
Public Admin
2.5%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
64.3%
Sales
22.0%
Food Prep
7.8%
Production
4.7%
Construction
1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.3 min
Drove Alone 81.1%
Carpool 4.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 13.9%
Walked 0.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 8,782
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 40.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.1%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
4.2%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
15.8%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
12.0%
55–64
3.8%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
10.9%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 20.2% Working age (18–64): 79.8% 65 and over: 20.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.3%
Naturalized Citizen 56.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
38.0%
Latin America
29.5%
Africa
14.4%
Europe
12.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.4%
With a Disability 13.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.8%
Uninsured 3.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.8%
Has a Computer 95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023