ZIP Code 35117

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Mount Olive · Jefferson County · Alabama

Population
5,367

78/sq mi

Median income
$92,730

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$226,600

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.3%

Median age 39.6

Land area
69.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 35117 in Mount Olive, Alabama has a population of 5,367. The median household income is $92,730, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $226,600, 19% below the US average. 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.2 square miles in Mount Olive, Jefferson County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,367 residents, producing a population density of 78 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35117 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35117 sits at $92,730 (52% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $42,509. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $226,600 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,404 per month, and 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35117 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 35117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,367

Population

69.2

Area (sq mi)

78

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Mount Olive, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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