City

Mount Olive, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥5,091Population
💰$87,923Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$195,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 8.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.8%Race
White84.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Black8.9%
Asian0.8%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,198 (36.2%)
Some College355 (10.7%)
Associates478 (14.4%)
Bachelors424 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree846 (25.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 25.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College10.7%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate25.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.2%Renter: 6.8%Tenure
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,923 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$195,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units2,399
Vacant Units363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Mount Olive, AL

Mount Olive is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,091 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Mount Olive is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,923 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Olive is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Olive is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.01%).

Mount Olive, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Mount Olive
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35117 5,091 $87,923 $195,300 $1,081 0.7% 38.4% 93.2%