ZIP Code 35242, AL

Living in 35242

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 16
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Schools 91
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Residents

56k Population +8k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
62% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black8%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate11%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$99k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office24%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$356k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$948 Median Monthly Rent +$200 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in 35242

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Shelby County26

Property Crime in 35242

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Shelby County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 35242

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Allan Cott School
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Colleges

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Samford University
7 miles, W
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Hospitals

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Airports

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