McDonald Chapel
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama

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.
- 739residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 694 / sq mipopulation density
- 35224ZIP code
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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Living in McDonald Chapel
- 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 had 739 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 739 |
|---|---|
| Density | 694 per sq mi (268 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McDonald Chapel at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 739 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5186° N, 86.9382° W |
| ZIP code | 35224 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0145208 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McDonald Chapel
- Edgewater1.2 mi NW
- Minor1.4 mi N
- Pleasant Grove2.9 mi SW
- Fairfield3.2 mi S
- Mulga3.2 mi NW
- Maytown4.2 mi NW
- Forestdale4.4 mi NE
- Midfield4.5 mi S
- Sylvan Springs5.4 mi W
- Brighton5.5 mi S
- Adamsville6.1 mi N
- Lipscomb6.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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