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 Moderate-density area
- $92,730
- Median income Above-median income area
- $226,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35117 (Mount Olive, AL) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.1 in 2023 to 210.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,509. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $226,600 (28% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 90.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,404.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35117 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 35117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Olive, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35117.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35117?
39.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$92,730
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$42,509
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35117 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Mount Olive, 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)
$92,730 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
2,500housing units
2,500
Total Housing Units
2,155
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,600
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35117 vs 35036 →
ZIP 35117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
19,592 residents
- 35071
Gardendale (35071)
15,661 residents
- 35207
Birmingham (35207)
9,010 residents
- 35062
Dora (35062)
7,944 residents
- 35068 7,232
Fultondale (35068)
7,232 residents
- 35117 5,367
Mount Olive (35117)
5,367 residents
- 35073 2,382
Graysville (35073)
2,382 residents
- 35060 414
Docena (35060)
414 residents
- 35036 297
Brookside (35036)
297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35117 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35117
Mount Olive (35117)
$92,730 median income
- 35071
Gardendale (35071)
$82,074 median income
- 35068
Fultondale (35068)
$73,750 median income
- 35062
Dora (35062)
$73,393 median income
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
$56,383 median income
- 35073
Graysville (35073)
$54,886 median income
- 35207 $31,486
Birmingham (35207)
$31,486 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35117, 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 (5,367 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 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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