City

Talladega, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Talladega County  ·  Alabama

👥26,177Population
💰$50,007Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$129,300Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 151% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.5%Hispanic: 3%Black: 43.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White49.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Black43.4%
Asian0.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 151% above avg
No HS Diploma486 (2.9%)
HS Graduate6,660 (40.4%)
Some College2,246 (13.6%)
Associates2,785 (16.9%)
Bachelors1,484 (9%)
Graduate Degree2,841 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College13.6%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,007 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$129,300 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units13,147
Vacant Units2,538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Talladega, AL

Talladega is a city in Alabama, located in Talladega County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,177 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Talladega is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,007 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Talladega is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Talladega is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.5%.

Talladega, 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 Talladega
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35160 26,177 $50,007 $129,300 $772 12.3% 26.2% 66.9%

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