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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 35216: White Majority with Low Diversity
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 35216 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "Racial Majority" of White residents (67%) as of 2022. The community has a median income of $82,140, indicating an affluent suburb. The population in 2022 was 36,193, showing modest growth over the past decade.
Over the past decade, Vestavia Hills has maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority." The racial composition has shown subtle shifts. The White population slightly decreased from 66% in 2013 to 67% in 2022. The Black population increased from 17% in 2013 to 20% in 2022. The Asian population remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 3% to 4%. The Hispanic population decreased from 11% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
The median income in Vestavia Hills has shown an upward trend, increasing from $71,883 in 2013 to $82,140 in 2022. This represents a 14.3% increase over the decade. The population has grown from 34,199 in 2013 to 36,193 in 2022, a 5.8% increase.
The persistence of a strong White majority in Vestavia Hills contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many suburban areas. The gradual increase in the Black population aligns with broader trends of increasing racial integration in affluent suburbs across the United States. The area's high and rising median income suggests it may be outperforming many similar suburbs nationally. The slight decrease in the Hispanic population goes against national trends of growing Hispanic communities in many areas.
Vestavia Hills remains a "Low Diversity" area with a strong "White Majority," but there are signs of slow demographic shifts. The area's economic prosperity, as evidenced by rising incomes and population growth, may be attracting a slightly more diverse population. These changes are gradual and have not fundamentally altered the community's demographic character over the past decade. The area's ability to maintain high incomes and attract new residents suggests it remains a desirable suburb.
