Fayetteville
Census-designated place in Talladega County, Alabama

Fayetteville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Talladega County, Alabama, with 1,422 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 436 ft (133 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Talladega Springs, 3.3 miles S.
- 1,422residents (2020 Census)
- 436 ftelevation · 133 m
- 17.4 sq miland area · 45.2 km²
- 82 / sq mipopulation density
- 35151ZIP code
About Fayetteville
Fayetteville is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fayetteville had a population of 1,422.
The following is found on a sign erected by the Alabama Historical Association:
"In 1814, Tennessee Troops joined Andrew Jackson's force which won the Creek Indian War. After Indian removal in 1836, these veterans brought their families here, named this community for their old home in Tennessee. Fayetteville Academy was built in 1850."
In 1920, a new high school was built in the Fayetteville community called Fayetteville High School.
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Living in Fayetteville
- Median household income
- $100,255
- Median home value
- $298,500
- Median age
- 58.2
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Fayetteville had 1,422 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,422 |
|---|---|
| Density | 82 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fayetteville at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Talladega County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,422 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.44 sq mi (45.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.33 sq mi (6.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1681° N, 86.4428° W |
| ZIP code | 35151 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0125864 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fayetteville
- Talladega Springs3.3 mi S
- Wilsonville5.7 mi NW
- Oak Grove8.2 mi E
- Bon Air9.2 mi NE
- Shelby9.3 mi SW
- Sylacauga9.8 mi E
- Columbiana10.1 mi W
- Childersburg10.4 mi NE
- Harpersville10.8 mi N
- Mignon10.8 mi E
- Stewartville12.3 mi SE
- Weogufka12.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fayetteville
What county is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville is in Talladega County, Alabama.
What is the population of Fayetteville, AL?
1,422 people lived in Fayetteville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fayetteville, AL?
The ZIP code of Fayetteville is 35151.
What is the elevation of Fayetteville?
436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fayetteville?
Talladega Springs (3.3 mi), Wilsonville (5.7 mi), Oak Grove (8.2 mi), Bon Air (9.2 mi), Shelby (9.3 mi).
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