35117 ZIP Code — Mount Olive, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35117 is located in Mount Olive, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 29.15 square miles and serves a population of 6,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35117

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $195,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,907. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35117 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,002

population

29.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Olive	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,002
Population density	206 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	29.15 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	33.6543
Longitude	-86.8857
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.6%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,002

Population

206

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$94,907

Median household income

$41,301

Per capita income

$195,400

Median home value

$1,152

Median monthly rent

95.6%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

2,493

Housing units

22.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

193

Under 5

196

128

5–9

131

220

10–14

225

196

15–19

200

194

20–24

197

332

25–34

338

240

35–44

244

482

45–54

491

158

55–59

161

282

60–64

287

319

65–74

325

191

75–84

195

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,320	22.0%
18 and over	4,682	78.0%
65 and over	1,107	18.4%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Black or African American 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Other race 1.9%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,116	82.5%
Black or African American	581	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	202	3.3%
Two or more races	140	2.3%
Other race	120	1.9%
Asian	45	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.6%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	35.7%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	17.9%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$94,907

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 31.9%

$200k–$300k 34.3%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,400
Median rent / month	$1,152
Owner occupied	95.6%
Renter occupied	4.4%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	28.6%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	61.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,440	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	56	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	389	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	403	17.6%
Households with children under 18	677	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	807	35.3%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	21.4%
Married	61.9%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	3.0%	7.3%
Divorced	10.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 28.6%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	6.5%
Kindergarten	64	5.0%
Elementary school	482	38.0%
High school	426	33.6%
College / grad school	215	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Professional & management 10.1%

Information 7.0%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Retail trade 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 3.2%

Construction 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	393	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,613	93.5%
Spanish	97	1.7%
Other Indo-European	92	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,930	98.8%
Born in same state	5,837	97.3%
Born in different state	5,246	87.4%
Foreign born	93	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	72	1.2%
Not a US citizen	55	76.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,088	18.1%
French	684	11.4%
Italian	518	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	0.9%
German	8	0.1%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	96.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35117

What city is ZIP code 35117 in?

ZIP code 35117 is primarily assigned to Mount Olive, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35117 in?

ZIP code 35117 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35117 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 35117 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35117 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 35117 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 35117?

ZIP code 35117 has an estimated population of 6,002 residents, with a density of 206 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35117?

The median home value in ZIP code 35117 is $195,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 35117 in?

ZIP code 35117 observes the CST timezone.