Zip code 35160: Talladega, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35160?

35160 is assigned to Talladega, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35160 in?

35160 is mostly in Talladega County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 35160?

About 26,031 people live in 35160, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35160?

The median household income in 35160 is $52,838.

Q: What zip codes are near 35160?

The closest zip codes to 35160 are 35161, 35014, 35149, 36268, 35150.

Residential delivery areaTalladega CountyCentral Time

Population

26,031

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$128K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$760/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

333 sq mi

78 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 35160

35160 is a small-town zip code in Talladega, Alabama (Talladega County), covering 333 sq mi of land. About 26,031 people live here, or 78 per square mile. The median resident is 44.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,838 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $128,200, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $760 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.5 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 35160 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate10.3%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%71st of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy17.3%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%270th of 606 in AL
Median age44.7
85th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3177th of 616 in AL
Residents 65 and older22.3%
84th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%164th of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.481
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479138th of 603 in AL
Poverty rate18.6%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%222nd of 607 in AL
Government workers18.1%
77th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%198th of 612 in AL
Uninsured rate9.4%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%265th of 614 in AL
Diversity index57.7
67th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.847th of 616 in AL
Veterans6.2%
55th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%358th of 615 in AL
Average commute26.5 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min333rd of 587 in AL
Rent-burdened renters51%
51st
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%219th of 568 in AL
Population26,031
42nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,76835th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate65.3%
42nd
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%489th of 605 in AL
Healthcare workers8.1%
29th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%359th of 612 in AL
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%225th of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$40,020
21st
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396329th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$29,316
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087341st of 614 in AL
Foreign-born residents2.2%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%249th of 616 in AL
Self-employed workers6.4%
13th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%446th of 612 in AL
Median household income$52,838
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999330th of 582 in AL
Residents under 1816.5%
12th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%493rd of 616 in AL
Population density78/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi295th of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher14.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%370th of 612 in AL
Median home value$128,200
6th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900381st of 565 in AL
Median gross rent$760
5th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007348th of 503 in AL
Broadband access80.8%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%398th of 605 in AL
Work from home3.2%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%423rd of 612 in AL

Measure	35160	Talladega	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.3%	6.8%	4.7%	5.2%	95th	71st of 612
Housing vacancy	17.3%	12.7%	14.5%	10.1%	90th	270th of 606
Median age	44.7	42	39.3	38.9	85th	177th of 616
Residents 65 and older	22.3%	19.4%	17.8%	17.2%	84th	164th of 616
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.481	0.458	0.479	0.483	82nd	138th of 603
Poverty rateWeakness	18.6%	17.8%	15.6%	12.5%	81st	222nd of 607
Government workers	18.1%	17.4%	16.6%	14.5%	77th	198th of 612
Uninsured rate	9.4%	8.1%	9.2%	8.4%	68th	265th of 614
Diversity index	57.7	52.6	52.8	61.4	67th	47th of 616
Veterans	6.2%	7%	7.7%	6.2%	55th	358th of 615
Average commute	26.5 min	28 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	53rd	333rd of 587
Rent-burdened renters	51%	44.2%	48.8%	51.1%	51st	219th of 568
Population	26,031	81,021	5,086,768	334,922,499	42nd	35th of 616
Homeownership rate	65.3%	72%	70.2%	65.2%	42nd	489th of 605
Healthcare workers	8.1%	10.3%	9.9%	9.7%	29th	359th of 612
Tech workers	1.7%	0.6%	2.7%	3.8%	27th	225th of 612
Median earnings per worker	$40,020	$41,294	$43,396	$49,666	21st	329th of 605
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,316	$30,482	$36,087	$44,673	17th	341st of 614
Foreign-born residents	2.2%	2%	4%	14.1%	13th	249th of 616
Self-employed workers	6.4%	7.3%	9.1%	10%	13th	446th of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,838	$57,776	$63,999	$80,734	12th	330th of 582
Residents under 18	16.5%	20.6%	22.2%	22%	12th	493rd of 616
Population density	78/sq mi	110/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	295th of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.5%	16.5%	28.4%	35.7%	9th	370th of 612
Median home value	$128,200	$149,200	$209,900	$332,700	6th	381st of 565
Median gross rent	$760	$785	$1,007	$1,413	5th	348th of 503
Broadband accessWeakness	80.8%	87.2%	87.5%	91%	5th	398th of 605
Work from home	3.2%	4%	8.8%	15.1%	3rd	423rd of 612

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

10%

18–24

12%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

15%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.7

Under 18

16.5%

65 and over

22.3%

Race and ethnicity

White50%
Black42%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

57.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 10,796
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 61.3%
Married couples: 37.6%
Living alone: 34.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35160

$52,838

Talladega Co.

$57,776

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,316

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.481

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35160

$128,200

Talladega Co.

$149,200

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35160

$760

Talladega Co.

$785

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 13,058
Owner-occupied: 65.3%
Vacant: 17.3%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.3%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

0.0%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

28%

20–29

22%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Production

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Construction and repair

12%

Management

Healthcare

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

22%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

12%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Information

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$40,020

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35160	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$57,797	$74,888
Service	$26,175	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,857	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,780	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,925	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

39%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 80.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.5%
No internet access: 17.2%
Without health insurance: 9.4%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Talladega
State: Alabama
County: Talladega County
Center point: 33.3633° N, 86.1107° W
Land area: 333 sq mi
Water area: 6.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

35160 spans 2 counties

Talladega County77% of land
Clay County23% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Talladega8% of zip
Lincoln1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 35160

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35161	Talladega, AL · PO box	4 mi	—	—	—
35014	Alpine, AL	8.7 mi	3,219	$70,688	$171,800
35149	Sycamore, AL	10 mi	0	—	—
36268	Munford, AL	14 mi	5,939	$55,625	$90,900
35150	Sylacauga, AL	14 mi	17,305	$45,768	$132,100
35082	Hollins, AL	14 mi	0	—	—
35032	Bon Air, AL	15 mi	91	$30,156	—
36267	Millerville, AL	15 mi	226	—	—
35044	Childersburg, AL	16 mi	7,837	$56,425	$124,500
35054	Cropwell, AL	16 mi	4,593	$77,929	$347,700
36260	Eastaboga, AL	17 mi	4,626	$73,007	$160,900
36251	Ashland, AL	18 mi	5,302	$50,466	$169,500

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Questions about 35160

What city is zip code 35160?

35160 is assigned to Talladega, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35160 in?

35160 is mostly in Talladega County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 35160?

About 26,031 people live in 35160, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35160 in?

35160 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35160?

The median household income in 35160 is $52,838.

What zip codes are near 35160?

The closest zip codes to 35160 are 35161, 35014, 35149, 36268, 35150.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35160, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.