Calera
City in Shelby County, Alabama
Calera is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, with 16,494 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 505 ft (154 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montevallo, 5.9 miles W.
- 16,494residents (2020 Census)
- 505 ftelevation · 154 m
- 24.4 sq miland area · 63.1 km²
- 677 / sq mipopulation density
- 35040ZIP code
About Calera
Calera is a city in Shelby and Chilton counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the location of the Shelby County Airport.
As of the 2020 census, Calera had a population of 16,494.
It is within the Birmingham, Alabama, metropolitan area.
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Living in Calera
- Median household income
- $87,194
- Median home value
- $235,300
- Median rent
- $1,601/mo
- Median age
- 33.9
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Calera had 16,494 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,494 |
|---|---|
| Density | 677 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Calera at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,494 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.36 sq mi (63.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1239° N, 86.7459° W |
| ZIP code | 35040 |
| Official website | cityofcalera.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0111416 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Calera
- Montevallo5.9 mi W
- Alabaster7.7 mi NW
- Wilton8.3 mi W
- Columbiana8.9 mi NE
- Shelby9.4 mi E
- Brantleyville10.2 mi NW
- Jemison10.6 mi S
- Pea Ridge11.4 mi W
- Helena13.8 mi NW
- Chelsea14.2 mi NE
- Pelham14.3 mi N
- Thorsby14.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Calera
What county is Calera in?
Calera is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Calera, AL?
16,494 people lived in Calera at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Calera, AL?
The ZIP code of Calera is 35040.
What is the elevation of Calera?
505 feet (154 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Calera?
Montevallo (5.9 mi), Alabaster (7.7 mi), Wilton (8.3 mi), Columbiana (8.9 mi), Shelby (9.4 mi).
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