McDonald Chapel

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama

Aerial view of McDonald Chapel, Alabama
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McDonald Chapel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, Alabama, with 739 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgewater, 1.2 miles NW.

About McDonald Chapel

McDonald Chapel is a census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is northeast of the Birmingham suburb of Pleasant Grove. At the 2020 census, the population was 739. Large portions of this area were damaged by violent tornadoes in 1956, 1977, 1998, and 2011. The 1977 and 1998 tornadoes were rated F5 on the Fujita scale.

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Median household income
$56,971
Median home value
$134,400
Median rent
$1,084/mo
Median age
26.9
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McDonald Chapel, AL population

McDonald Chapel had 739 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census739
Density694 per sq mi (268 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

McDonald Chapel at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyJefferson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population739 (2020)
Land area1.06 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates33.5186° N, 86.9382° W
ZIP code35224
Census code (GEOID)0145208

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about McDonald Chapel

What county is McDonald Chapel in?

McDonald Chapel is in Jefferson County, Alabama.

What is the population of McDonald Chapel, AL?

739 people lived in McDonald Chapel at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of McDonald Chapel, AL?

The ZIP code of McDonald Chapel is 35224.

What is the elevation of McDonald Chapel?

584 feet (178 m) above sea level.

What towns are near McDonald Chapel?

Edgewater (1.2 mi), Minor (1.4 mi), Pleasant Grove (2.9 mi), Fairfield (3.2 mi), Mulga (3.2 mi).

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