Morris, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35116
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,240
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,274
- Median income Above-median income area
- $237,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morris pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35116 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35116 (Morris, AL) fell -3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.4 in 2023 to 194.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35116 covers 57.4 square miles in Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,240 residents on file, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35116 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,274 (45% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,470. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.1% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $237,000 (34% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 91.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $849.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35116 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 35116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morris, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35116.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35116, Morris, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,240
Population
57.4
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35116?
37.3
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$88,274
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$40,470
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35116 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Morris, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,274 Top 10% higher than 90% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,230housing units
2,230
Total Housing Units
1,977
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,000
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$849
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35116 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 137 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 154 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 176 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 200 |
| 2024 | -3.1% | 194 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 35116, employing approximately 347 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,145,000.
55
Businesses
347
Employees
$18.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 29.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 14.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35116 vs 35091 →
ZIP 35116 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
46,951 residents
- 35126
Pinson (35126)
21,725 residents
- 35071 15,661
Gardendale (35071)
15,661 residents
- 35180 13,794
Warrior (35180)
13,794 residents
- 35217 13,729
Birmingham (35217)
13,729 residents
- 35068 7,232
Fultondale (35068)
7,232 residents
- 35117 5,367
Mount Olive (35117)
5,367 residents
- 35116 4,240
Morris (35116)
4,240 residents
- 35172 2,986
Trafford (35172)
2,986 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35116 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35116 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35091
Kimberly (35091)
$100,375 median income
- 35117
Mount Olive (35117)
$92,730 median income
- 35116
Morris (35116)
$88,274 median income
- 35126
Pinson (35126)
$83,732 median income
- 35071
Gardendale (35071)
$82,074 median income
- 35180
Warrior (35180)
$74,832 median income
- 35068
Fultondale (35068)
$73,750 median income
- 35215
Birmingham (35215)
$52,793 median income
- 35217
Birmingham (35217)
$40,486 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35116 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35091 | Kimberly, AL | 2,719 | 3.6 mi |
| 35119 | New Castle, AL | 116 | 6.1 mi |
| 35071 | Gardendale, AL | 15,661 | 4.8 mi |
| 35126 | Pinson, AL | 21,725 | 6.4 mi |
| 35217 | Birmingham, AL | 13,729 | 8.5 mi |
| 35215 | Birmingham, AL | 46,951 | 6.7 mi |
| 35180 | Warrior, AL | 13,794 | 7.7 mi |
| 35172 | Trafford, AL | 2,986 | 8.8 mi |
| 35068 | Fultondale, AL | 7,232 | 9.3 mi |
| 35117 | Mount Olive, AL | 5,367 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35116, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,240 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35116 in?
ZIP code 35116 (Morris) is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35116?
ZIP code 35116 in Morris, AL has a population of 4,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35116?
The median household income in ZIP 35116 is $88,274, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35116?
The median home value in ZIP 35116 is $237,000, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35116 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35116?
ZIP code 35116 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35116 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35116?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35116 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35116?
In ZIP code 35116, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35116?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35116 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35116?
In ZIP code 35116, approximately 91.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35116 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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