ZIP Code 35111

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Mc Calla · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama

Population
16,140

97/sq mi

Median income
$86,463

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$285,100

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.4%

Median age 40.7

Land area
166.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 35111 in Mc Calla, Alabama has a population of 16,140. The median household income is $86,463, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $285,100, 2% above the US average. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35111 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.2 square miles in Mc Calla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 16,140 residents, producing a population density of 97 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35111 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35111 sits at $86,463 (42% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,288. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $285,100 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $1,148 per month, and 89.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35111 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tuscaloosa County, so you can benchmark 35111 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 35111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35111.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35111, Mc Calla, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,140

Population

166.2

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35111?

40.7

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.4%
African American 27.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$86,463

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$41,288

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,157

Total Housing Units

7,851

Occupied Units

306

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

$285,100

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$1,148

Median Rent

2000

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

194

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+94%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35111 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 146
2021 +8.1% 157
2022 +11.3% 175
2023 +8.7% 190
2024 +2.0% 194

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 224 business establishments in ZIP 35111, employing approximately 6,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $257,322,000.

224

Businesses

6,161

Employees

$257.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 17.9%
Retail trade 36 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 22 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 17 7.6%
Manufacturing 14 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 14 6.3%
Wholesale trade 13 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.9%
Finance and insurance 9 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.7%
Information 3 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
35074 Green Pond, AL 93 4.6 mi
35022 Bessemer, AL 18,888 7.9 mi
35188 Woodstock, AL 2,715 8.3 mi
35006 Adger, AL 3,121 11.6 mi
35020 Bessemer, AL 27,139 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35111 in?
ZIP code 35111 (Mc Calla) is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Tuscaloosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tuscaloosa-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35111?
ZIP code 35111 in Mc Calla, AL has a population of 16,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35111?
The median household income in ZIP 35111 is $86,463, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35111?
The median home value in ZIP 35111 is $285,100, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35111?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35111 is White at 64.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35111?
ZIP code 35111 has 224 business establishments employing approximately 6,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35111?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35111 are: Construction (40), Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35111?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35111 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35111?
In ZIP code 35111, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35111?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35111 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35111?
In ZIP code 35111, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35111?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35111 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mc Calla, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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