Talladega, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35160
Talladega County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,822
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,838
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Talladega pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35160 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35160 (Talladega, AL) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.7 in 2023 to 239.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35160 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, with 26,822 residents across 879.4 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35160 reports a modest median household income of $52,838 (13% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,316. Unemployment is 10.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,200 (28% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $760; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talladega County, so 35160 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Talladega, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35160.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Construction 29
Construction
29 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35160, Talladega, 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
26,822
Population
879.4
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35160?
44.7
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
2.2%
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?
$52,838
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,316
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35160 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Talladega, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,838 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,058housing units
13,058
Total Housing Units
10,796
Occupied Units
2,262
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,200
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$760
Median Rent
1978
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35160 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 156 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 171 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 199 |
| 2023 | +18.9% | 237 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 239 |
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 335 business establishments in ZIP 35160, employing approximately 6,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $274,736,000.
335
Businesses
6,163
Employees
$274.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 74 | 22.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 29 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.4% |
| Information | 8 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35160 vs 35149 →
ZIP 35160 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35160
Talladega (35160)
26,822 residents
- 36268 5,432
Munford (36268)
5,432 residents
- 35149 630
Sycamore (35149)
630 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35160 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35160, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,822 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35160 in?
ZIP code 35160 (Talladega) is located in Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/talladega-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35160?
ZIP code 35160 in Talladega, AL has a population of 26,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35160?
The median household income in ZIP 35160 is $52,838, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35160?
The median home value in ZIP 35160 is $128,200, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35160 is White at 50.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35160?
ZIP code 35160 has 335 business establishments employing approximately 6,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35160?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35160 are: Retail trade (74), Accommodation and food services (36), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35160?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35160 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 35160?
In ZIP code 35160, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 35160?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35160 is 26.5 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 35160?
In ZIP code 35160, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35160 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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