Mount Olive
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama
Mount Olive is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 4,427 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 607 ft (185 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brookside, 2.4 miles SW.
- 4,427residents (2020 Census)
- 607 ftelevation · 185 m
- 9.3 sq miland area · 24.1 km²
- 476 / sq mipopulation density
- 35117main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Mount Olive
Mount Olive, also spelled Mt. Olive is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Alabama. Its location is in the suburbs of Birmingham. As of the 2010 census, the population of the community is 4,079. Mount Olive is bordered on the south and the east by the city of Gardendale, and in fact, some areas that had previously been in Mount Olive have been annexed into Gardendale over the years. Running along part of the border between Mt. Olive and Gardendale is the major expressway, Interstate 65. Eventually, part of Birmingham's Northern Beltline will cut through northwestern sections of Mt. Olive. Mt. Olive has its own elementary school, and was formerly the home of a junior high school.
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Living in Mount Olive
- Median household income
- $82,234
- Median home value
- $224,000
- Median age
- 39.6
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Mount Olive had 4,427 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,427 |
|---|---|
| Density | 476 per sq mi (184 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Olive at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,427 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.30 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6693° N, 86.8755° W |
| ZIP codes | 35117, 35071 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0152344 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Olive
- Brookside2.4 mi SW
- Cardiff3.5 mi SW
- Gardendale3.6 mi E
- Graysville4.6 mi SW
- Fultondale5.6 mi SE
- Forestdale6.8 mi S
- Morris6.8 mi NE
- Adamsville7.2 mi SW
- Tarrant8.2 mi SE
- Kimberly8.6 mi NE
- West Jefferson9.5 mi W
- Mulga9.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Olive
What county is Mount Olive in?
Mount Olive is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Mount Olive, AL?
4,427 people lived in Mount Olive at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Olive, AL?
The main ZIP code is 35117. Other ZIP codes: 35071.
What is the elevation of Mount Olive?
607 feet (185 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Olive?
Brookside (2.4 mi), Cardiff (3.5 mi), Gardendale (3.6 mi), Graysville (4.6 mi), Fultondale (5.6 mi).
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