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2 Mountain Brook ZIP Codes Listed Among Wealthiest In Alabama

The two wealthiest ZIP codes in Alabama are located in Mountain Brook, according to a recent report.

The two wealthiest ZIP codes in Alabama are located in Mountain Brook.
The two wealthiest ZIP codes in Alabama are located in Mountain Brook. (Michael Seale/Patch)

MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL — Coming as little surprise to most who live in Mountain Brook, the city is among the wealthiest in the state. To solidify that status, a recent report shows that the two wealthiest ZIP codes in Alabama are in Mountain Brook.

An end-of-year report from financial website GoBankingRates.com listed the wealthiest ZIP codes in all 50 states, and the top two in Alabama are 35223 and 35213.

While Mountain Brook's 35223 ZIP code is the wealthiest in Alabama, the area would likely not make the top 5 in most states, as states such as California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York have at least five ZIP codes where the median household income exceeds $200,000.

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According to the report, the five wealthiest ZIP codes in Alabama are:

  1. Mountain Brook: 35223
    • Median household income: $131,295
    • Total households: 4,152
  2. Mountain Brook: 35213
    • Median household income: $113,472
    • Total households: 5,559
  3. Owens Cross Roads: 35763
    • Median household income: $110,264
    • Total households: 6,519
  4. Mooresville: 35649
    • Median household income: $108,750
    • Total households: 34
  5. Pike Road: 36064
    • Median household income: $105,830
    • Total households: 3,559

Find out the five wealthiest ZIP codes in each state in the GoBankingRates.com report.

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