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Talladega County, AL

11 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Talladega County, Alabama.

Population

81,021

Land area

737sq mi

People per sq mi

110

ZIP codes

11

Cities and towns in Talladega County

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Talladega County at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $57,776 a year, 10% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,200 (29% below Alabama) and median rent is $785 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Talladega (14,760), Sylacauga (12,309) and Lincoln (7,305).

Local data for Talladega County, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Talladega County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$57,776

Poverty rate

17.8%

Median home value

$149,200

Prices +0.9% in a year

Median rent

$785/mo

Homeownership

72.0%

Bachelor's or higher

16.5%

Median age

42.0

Average commute

28.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,000), German Americans (4,929), Scottish Americans (1,287).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,802

31,617 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,757

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$637M

FY 2026, $7,758 per person

PPP loans

$140M

2,155 loans, 17,996 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$174K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.8%
  • Carpooled8.4%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home4.0%

Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Talladega County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

554

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

310

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 31°F

56.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Talladega County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.6%

U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts

Diabetes

17.2%

U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts

Smoking

17.7%

U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.9%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Talladega County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Talladega County, AL?
Talladega is the largest city or town in Talladega County, with about 14,760 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Talladega County?
Talladega County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35014, 35032, 35044, 35096, 35149.
What is the population of Talladega County, AL?
About 81,021 people live in Talladega County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Talladega County?
Talladega County borders Shelby County, Calhoun County, St. Clair County, Cleburne County, Clay County, Coosa County.

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