Mulga, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35118
Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,138
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mulga pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35118 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 35118 (Mulga, AL) fell -4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.4 in 2023 to 190.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35118 covers 96.3 square miles in Mulga, Jefferson County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,138 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35118 reports a modest median household income of $64,375 (6% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,434. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,800 (7% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,177; 82.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35118 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 35118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mulga, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35118.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 35118, Mulga, 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
3,138
Population
96.3
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35118?
39.2
Median Age
55.8%
Male
44.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$64,375
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,434
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35118 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Mulga, 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)
$64,375 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
1,222housing units
1,222
Total Housing Units
1,052
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,800
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,177
Median Rent
1976
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
-4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35118 have decreased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.3% | 161 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 168 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 189 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 198 |
| 2024 | -4.1% | 190 |
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 32 business establishments in ZIP 35118, employing approximately 223 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,724,000.
32
Businesses
223
Employees
$12.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 12.5% |
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 35118 vs 35005 →
ZIP 35118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35023
Bessemer (35023)
25,436 residents
- 35064
Fairfield (35064)
11,458 residents
- 35228
Birmingham (35228)
10,419 residents
- 35127 10,099
Pleasant Grove (35127)
10,099 residents
- 35005 7,942
Adamsville (35005)
7,942 residents
- 35224 6,094
Birmingham (35224)
6,094 residents
- 35130 3,233
Quinton (35130)
3,233 residents
- 35118 3,138
Mulga (35118)
3,138 residents
- 35073 2,382
Graysville (35073)
2,382 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35118 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35127
Pleasant Grove (35127)
$70,317 median income
- 35023
Bessemer (35023)
$69,863 median income
- 35061
Dolomite (35061)
$69,432 median income
- 35118
Mulga (35118)
$64,375 median income
- 35005
Adamsville (35005)
$59,125 median income
- 35073
Graysville (35073)
$54,886 median income
- 35228
Birmingham (35228)
$50,815 median income
- 35064
Fairfield (35064)
$48,692 median income
- 35224
Birmingham (35224)
$42,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35118 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35005 | Adamsville, AL | 7,942 | 5.0 mi |
| 35023 | Bessemer, AL | 25,436 | 5.3 mi |
| 35127 | Pleasant Grove, AL | 10,099 | 5.3 mi |
| 35224 | Birmingham, AL | 6,094 | 6.3 mi |
| 35060 | Docena, AL | 414 | 6.2 mi |
| 35061 | Dolomite, AL | 1,465 | 7.1 mi |
| 35130 | Quinton, AL | 3,233 | 8.2 mi |
| 35073 | Graysville, AL | 2,382 | 9.1 mi |
| 35064 | Fairfield, AL | 11,458 | 8.7 mi |
| 35228 | Birmingham, AL | 10,419 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35118, 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 (3,138 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 35118 in?
ZIP code 35118 (Mulga) 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 35118?
ZIP code 35118 in Mulga, AL has a population of 3,138 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35118?
The median household income in ZIP 35118 is $64,375, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35118?
The median home value in ZIP 35118 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35118 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35118?
ZIP code 35118 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 223 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35118 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6), Construction (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35118 decreased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 35118?
In ZIP code 35118, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 35118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35118 is 30.9 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 35118?
In ZIP code 35118, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35118 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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