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Zip Code 35043

AL · Population: 14,564

A
81/100
85
A
Safety
88
A
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 35043

Zip code 35043 is located in Alabama and is home to approximately 14,564 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $106,660 and home values around $301,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 43.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$106,660
Home Value
$301,200
Rent
$1,348/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
43.8%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
89.7%
Rent Burden
15.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety85ALower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).