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McCalla, AL

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35022, 35111.

Population

13,253

Land area

33.8sq mi

People per sq mi

392

ZIP codes

2

McCalla and its ZIP codes

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McCalla at a glance

  • McCalla is about 3.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 58th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • The median household income is $87,468, 37% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,900 (33% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,777 a month.

Local data for McCalla, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

McCalla, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$87,468

Poverty rate

6.3%

Median home value

$279,900

Median rent

$1,777/mo

Homeownership

90.3%

Bachelor's or higher

34.5%

Median age

42.3

Average commute

27.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (583), German Americans (477), Indian Americans (292).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for McCalla.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,008

368,875 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,312

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.1B

FY 2026, $12,071 per person

PPP loans

$13.5M

356 loans, 1,746 jobs reported

Jefferson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

McCalla, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.1%
  • Carpooled4.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home14.1%

Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

McCalla, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,330

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,129

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 34°F

55.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in McCalla, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

ZIP codes in McCalla

2 in or overlapping McCalla. Population shown

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Cities near McCalla

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BessemerCity4.9 mi40.6
North JohnsTown6.7 mi0.2
Lake ViewCity7.4 mi2.1
HueytownCity8.3 mi20
HelenaCity9.2 mi22.3
BrantleyvilleCensus-designated place9.7 mi2.2
WoodstockTown9.9 mi7.3
BrightonCity10 mi1.4
LipscombCity10 mi1.2
HooverCity11 mi49.7
ConcordCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
AlabasterCity11 mi26.3
MidfieldCity12 mi2.7
Pea RidgeCensus-designated place12 mi15.6
Rock CreekCensus-designated place12 mi3
FairfieldCity13 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is McCalla, AL in?
McCalla is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in McCalla, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping McCalla include 35022, 35111.
What is the population of McCalla, AL?
About 13,253 people live in McCalla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near McCalla?
Nearby places include Bessemer (4.9 mi), North Johns (6.7 mi), Lake View (7.4 mi), Hueytown (8.3 mi), Helena (9.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023