McCalla Alabama Map

About McCalla, Alabama

McCalla is a locality in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 13,253. The population density is 159.4 people per km². McCalla is located at 33.3487°N, 87.0142°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35022.

McCalla spreads across a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of water and the ancient bones of the earth. It lies 5.0 miles south-west of Bessemer, AL (from Bessemer, AL: bearing 223°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south of Hueytown. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of Southern forest, give way to the more open fields of the Black Warrior River basin, where the air often carries the scent of pine and damp soil. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, slants through the leaves, casting long, dappled shadows that lend a quiet, thoughtful character to the terrain. Creeks and tributaries, often unseen beneath the dense undergrowth, whisper their way towards larger waterways, their unseen journeys a constant, subtle hum beneath the surface of the land. The quietude here is not an emptiness, but a fullness of natural presence. The story of McCalla is entwined with the region's industrial past and its more recent agricultural roots. For generations, the land supported a modest farming community, its rhythms dictated by the seasons. Later, the mineral wealth of Jefferson County brought a different kind of energy, with the echoes of mining and quarrying still felt in the earth's contours and the scattered remnants of its industrial heritage. Today, while remnants of those industries persist, McCalla's economy leans towards a blend of local businesses, serving a populace that values its connection to the natural world. The community holds a quiet pride in its heritage, a groundedness that is as much a part of its character as the rich, red soil that defines its fields and forests.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of McCalla, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on McCalla and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for McCalla includes the ZIP code (35022), telephone area code (813, 727), county seat of Jefferson County (Birmingham), and school district assignment (Jefferson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct McCalla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.