PlainZIP

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
$64,375
Median income
$164,800
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mulga pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,434. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $164,800 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,177 monthly, and 82.4% of units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35118 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 35118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mulga, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35118.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35118?

39.2

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 23.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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

$29,434

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35118 ranks nationally

Mulga, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,375 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,222

Total Housing Units

1,052

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$164,800

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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

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ZIP 35118 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 35118 ranks #8 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 35118 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 35118 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

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 Mulga, AL Alabama

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.

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