PlainZIP

Mount Olive, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35117

Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,367
78/sq mi
$92,730
Median income
$226,600
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Olive pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
78
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Olive, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 5,367 residents across 69.2 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35117 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,730 (52% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $42,509. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.7%. Median home value sits at $226,600 (28% above the state average), median rent at $1,404 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 35117 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 35117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Olive, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35117.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 35117, Mount Olive, 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

5,367

Population

69.2

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35117?

39.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$92,730

Median Household Income

+52% vs state

$42,509

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35117 ranks nationally

Mount Olive, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$92,730 Top 24% higher than 76% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,500

Total Housing Units

2,155

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.0%
Renter 10.0%

$226,600

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,404

Median Rent

1986

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35117 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 145
2021 +9.9% 159
2022 +18.9% 190
2023 +1.9% 193
2024 +9.1% 211

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 69 business establishments in ZIP 35117, employing approximately 299 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,369,000.

69

Businesses

299

Employees

$13.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 21 30.4%
Construction 11 15.9%
Retail trade 9 13.0%
Wholesale trade 5 7.3%
Manufacturing 4 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.3%
Finance and insurance 3 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35117 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35117 ranks the highest of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35036 Brookside, AL 297 2.4 mi
35071 Gardendale, AL 15,661 3.8 mi
35214 Birmingham, AL 19,592 6.6 mi
35073 Graysville, AL 2,382 5.0 mi
35139 Sayre, AL 150 5.0 mi
35068 Fultondale, AL 7,232 5.9 mi
35119 New Castle, AL 116 7.4 mi
35060 Docena, AL 414 8.4 mi
35062 Dora, AL 7,944 8.1 mi
35207 Birmingham, AL 9,010 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

35215 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 46,951
35216 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 36,408
35244 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 32,390
35226 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 31,471
35209 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 29,544
35020 standard
Bessemer, AL
Pop: 27,139

Related Areas

Jefferson County Mount Olive, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35117 in? ▼
ZIP code 35117 (Mount Olive) 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 35117? ▼
ZIP code 35117 in Mount Olive, AL has a population of 5,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35117 is $92,730, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35117 is $226,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35117 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35117? ▼
ZIP code 35117 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35117 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Construction (11), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35117 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 35117? ▼
In ZIP code 35117, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 35117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35117 is 27.0 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 35117? ▼
In ZIP code 35117, approximately 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35117 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.