35118 ZIP Code — Mulga, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35118 is located in Mulga, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 36.14 square miles and serves a population of 3,052 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35118

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,792. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 35118 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,052

population

36.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35118 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35118

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mulga	Acceptable
Mulga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35005 Adamsville (4.4 mi) 35127 Pleasant Grove (5.3 mi) 35224 Birmingham (5.9 mi) 35023 Bessemer (6.3 mi) 35061 Dolomite (7 mi) 35064 Fairfield (8.1 mi) 35130 Quinton (8.5 mi) 35218 Birmingham (8.8 mi) 35214 Birmingham (8.9 mi) 35228 Birmingham (9.4 mi) 35073 Graysville (9.5 mi) 35208 Birmingham (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,052
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	36.14 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	33.5430
Longitude	-87.0427
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,052

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$67,792

Median household income

$26,686

Per capita income

$143,100

Median home value

$924

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

1,015

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

140

5–9

117

121

10–14

102

138

15–19

116

20–24

210

25–34

176

252

35–44

211

116

45–54

111

55–59

109

60–64

141

65–74

119

126

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	774	25.4%
18 and over	2,278	74.6%
65 and over	546	17.9%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.3%

Black or African American 18.5%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,215	69.3%
Black or African American	591	18.5%
Two or more races	166	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	142	4.4%
Other race	70	2.2%
Asian	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$67,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,100
Median rent / month	$924
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.4%
Electricity	55.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	527	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	74	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	205	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	215	21.1%
Households with children under 18	317	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	383	37.5%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	22.7%
Married	45.5%	51.9%
Separated	3.7%	1.8%
Widowed	2.8%	14.6%
Divorced	12.1%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.7%
Kindergarten	71	9.2%
Elementary school	367	47.7%
High school	157	20.4%
College / grad school	162	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 15.6%

Retail trade 13.2%

Other services 9.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Information 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Construction 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 6.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,887	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,042	99.7%
Born in same state	3,042	99.7%
Born in different state	2,576	84.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	40.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	413	13.5%
French	222	7.3%
Italian	122	4%
English	33	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	28	0.9%
Polish	14	0.5%
Irish	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35118

What city is ZIP code 35118 in?

ZIP code 35118 is primarily assigned to Mulga, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35118 in?

ZIP code 35118 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35118?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 35118 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 35118 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35118?

The median home value in ZIP code 35118 is $143,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 35118?

ZIP code 35118 has an estimated population of 3,052 residents, with a density of 84 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35118 in?

ZIP code 35118 observes the CST timezone.