City

Sylacauga, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Talladega County  ·  Alabama

👥24,733Population
💰$49,918Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$136,485Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.5%Hispanic: 3%Black: 25.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White68.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Black25.5%
Asian0.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma224 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,751 (36.8%)
Some College2,400 (15.4%)
Associates2,765 (17.7%)
Bachelors1,976 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree2,501 (16%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College15.4%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,918 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$136,485 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units12,100
Vacant Units1,491

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Sylacauga, AL

Sylacauga is a city in Alabama, located in Talladega County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,733 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.07 years.

Economically, Sylacauga is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,918 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sylacauga is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,485, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sylacauga is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.51%).

Sylacauga, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Sylacauga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35150 17,118 $41,328 $135,500 $721 8.7% 25.6% 57.7%
35151 7,615 $69,228 $138,700 $1,129 3.0% 34.7% 89.5%