35243 — Vestavia Hills, AL Home Values
Typical home value $593,280 as of June 2026 · 3rd of 91 in Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 35243, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 35243 compares in the Birmingham-Hoover, AL area
ZIP code 35243 (Vestavia Hills, AL) has a typical home value of $593,280 as of June 2026, ranking 3rd of 91 ZIP codes tracked in the Birmingham-Hoover, AL area, more expensive than about 98% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +25.2%, from $473,901 in June 2021 to $593,280 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 26.4× the annual rent ($1,875/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Birmingham-Hoover, AL forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Birmingham.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 35243 has a population of 17,776, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 87.2% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.4% two or more races, 0.5% another race, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights | 4401 Dolly Ridge Road, Vestavia Hills, AL | 0.8 mi |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge | 2680 Gresham Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL | 1 mi |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary East | 2109 Tyson Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL | 2.6 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35243?
$593,280 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 35243 an expensive ZIP code in the Birmingham-Hoover, AL area?
35243 ranks 3rd of 91 ZIP codes in the Birmingham-Hoover, AL area by typical home value, more expensive than about 98% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 35243 changed over the past year?
+4.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 35243?
The typical home price is 26.4× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,875/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 35243?
17,776, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 35243?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights (0.8 mi), Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge (1 mi), Vestavia Hills Elementary East (2.6 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 35243?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Birmingham-Hoover, AL forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.