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Zip Code 35243 — Birmingham, AL

35243 is a ZIP Code associated with Birmingham, AL, located within Jefferson. 35243 ranks #14 out of 54 ZIP codes in Jefferson County by population (and #86 out of 656 in AL). The area supports an estimated population of 18,176 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 560.1 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code35243
Primary CityBirmingham
State / ProvinceAL
CountyJefferson
Total Population18,176
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density560.1 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

How 35243 Compares

MetricZIP 35243Jefferson CountyAL State Average
Population18,176670,680 (Total)5,086,600 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density560.1 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#14 of 54----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 35216Birmingham3.1 mi34,327N/A
Zip 35223Birmingham3.2 mi10,666N/A
Zip 35229Birmingham3.5 mi2,792N/A
Zip 35242Birmingham4.2 mi57,374N/A
Zip 35209Birmingham4.4 mi32,734N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →