ZIP code 35242
Where is ZIP code 35242?
Birmingham, Alabama
Shelby County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 35242 belongs to Birmingham, Alabama in Shelby County. 35242 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 205 and 659. About 57,374 people live in the 35242 area, where the median household income is $117,047. The closest ZIP codes are 35243 (Birmingham, 5.2 mi northwest), 35216 (Birmingham, 5.4 mi northwest) and 35043 (Chelsea, 6.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 35242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Birmingham |
| Also accepted | Hoover, Meadowbrook, Shoal Creek, Vestavia, Vestavia Hills, Vestavia Hls |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Shelby County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| Coordinates | 33.3813, -86.7046 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 352 |
Population and income in 35242
| Population | 57,374 · higher than 100% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,096 · higher than 88% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.6 years · higher than 65% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $117,047 · higher than 97% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $68,914 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 66% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $477,700 · higher than 99% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,472 a month |
| Housing units | 25,431 |
| Households | 23,978 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 52.37 sq mi (plus 2.15 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 35242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35243 | Birmingham, AL | 5.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 35216 | Birmingham, AL | 5.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 35043 | Chelsea, AL | 6.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 35124 | Pelham, AL | 7.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 35244 | Birmingham, AL | 7.2 mi W | Standard |
| 35229 | Birmingham, AL | 7.5 mi NW | Unique |
| 35226 | Birmingham, AL | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
| 35223 | Birmingham, AL | 8.3 mi N | Standard |
| 35209 | Birmingham, AL | 8.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 35266 | Birmingham, AL | 8.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 35213 | Birmingham, AL | 8.9 mi N | Standard |
| 35205 | Birmingham, AL | 9.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 35242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 35242
123 MAIN ST
BIRMINGHAM AL 35242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HOOVER, MEADOWBROOK, SHOAL CREEK, VESTAVIA, VESTAVIA HILLS and VESTAVIA HLS as the city name for 35242. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (35242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Birmingham, AL
- 35201
- 35202
- 35203
- 35204
- 35205
- 35206
- 35207
- 35208
- 35209
- 35210
- 35211
- 35212
- 35213
- 35214
- 35215
- 35216
- 35217
- 35218
- 35219
- 35220
- 35221
- 35222
- 35223
- 35224
- 35226
- 35228
- 35229
- 35231
- 35232
- 35233
- 35234
- 35235
- 35236
- 35237
- 35238
- 35243
- 35244
- 35246
- 35249
- 35253
- 35254
- 35255
- 35259
- 35260
- 35261
- 35266
- 35270
- 35282
- 35283
- 35285
- 35287
- 35288
- 35290
- 35291
- 35292
- 35293
- 35294
- 35295
- 35296
- 35297
- 35298
All Birmingham ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 35242?
- 35242 is a Birmingham, Alabama ZIP code. Hoover, Meadowbrook, Shoal Creek, Vestavia, Vestavia Hills and Vestavia Hls are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 35242 in?
- ZIP code 35242 is in Shelby County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 35242 in?
- 35242 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 35242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 35242 use area codes 205 and 659.
- What is the population of ZIP code 35242?
- About 57,374 people live in ZIP code 35242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 35242?
- The median household income in 35242 is $117,047 a year, higher than 97% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 35242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 35242 are 35243 (Birmingham, 5.2 miles), 35216 (Birmingham, 5.4 miles), 35043 (Chelsea, 6.4 miles) and 35124 (Pelham, 7.1 miles).