ZIP Code 35111
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Mc Calla · Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 16,140
- Median income
- $86,463
- Median home value
- $285,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.4%
- Land area
- 166.2 sq mi
97/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
Chicago
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.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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, 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
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35111?
40.7
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
3.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$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.
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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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