McCalla
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama
McCalla is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 12,965 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 509 ft (155 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bessemer, 5.6 miles NE.
- 12,965residents (2020 Census)
- 509 ftelevation · 155 m
- 33.8 sq miland area · 87.4 km²
- 384 / sq mipopulation density
- 35111ZIP code
About McCalla
McCalla is a census-designated place in Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties, Alabama, United States, southwest of Bessemer and the geographic terminus of the Appalachian Mountains. As of the 2020 census, McCalla had a population of 12,965.
The community is named for Richard Calvin McCalla, a well known civil engineer, who served as chief engineer of several railroads throughout the South, including the Alabama and Chattanooga, the Tuscaloosa and Northern and the Knoxville and Ohio. He also served as surveyor of many of the rivers throughout the South.
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Living in McCalla
- Median household income
- $87,468
- Median home value
- $279,900
- Median rent
- $1,777/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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McCalla had 12,965 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,965 |
|---|---|
| Density | 384 per sq mi (148 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McCalla at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,965 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.76 sq mi (87.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3031° N, 87.0267° W |
| ZIP code | 35111 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0145040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McCalla
- Bessemer5.6 mi NE
- North Johns6.2 mi NW
- Lake View6.8 mi W
- Hueytown7.3 mi N
- Helena8.2 mi E
- Woodstock9.2 mi SW
- Brantleyville10.2 mi SE
- Lipscomb10.3 mi NE
- Brighton10.5 mi NE
- Concord11.0 mi N
- Midfield12.1 mi NE
- Rock Creek12.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about McCalla
What county is McCalla in?
McCalla is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the population of McCalla, AL?
12,965 people lived in McCalla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McCalla, AL?
The ZIP code of McCalla is 35111.
What is the elevation of McCalla?
509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McCalla?
Bessemer (5.6 mi), North Johns (6.2 mi), Lake View (6.8 mi), Hueytown (7.3 mi), Helena (8.2 mi).
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