PlainZIP

Mc Calla, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35111

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,140
97/sq mi
$86,463
Median income
$285,100
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Calla pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
97
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35111 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Calla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, home to 16,140 residents across 166.2 square miles, a density of 97 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35111 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,463 (42% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,288. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 35111 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tuscaloosa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Calla, AL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,140

Population

166.2

Area (sq mi)

97

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 35111 ranks nationally

Mc Calla, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,463 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 35111 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35111 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35111 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35111 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 39,878
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Pop: 37,661
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Pop: 21,251
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Pop: 14,909
35475 standard
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Pop: 14,507
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Pop: 13,864

Related Areas

Tuscaloosa County Mc Calla, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.