City

Mulga, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Alabama

👥3,131Population
💰$63,333Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$156,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.8% Female 43.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.5%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 17.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4%Race
White75.5%
Hispanic2.8%
Black17.4%
Asian0.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.2%)
HS Graduate634 (35%)
Some College352 (19.4%)
Associates306 (16.9%)
Bachelors196 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree305 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College19.4%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,333 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$156,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units1,335
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Mulga, AL

Mulga is a city in Alabama, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,131 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Mulga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,333 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mulga is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mulga is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.47%).

Mulga, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Mulga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35118 3,131 $63,333 $156,900 $972 2.7% 27.6% 79.7%