PlainZIP

Scottsboro, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35769

Jackson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,537
59/sq mi
$55,687
Median income
$210,700
Median home value
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scottsboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35769 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35769 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, home to 9,537 residents across 162.2 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35769 reports a modest median household income of $55,687 (9% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,933. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. Median home value sits at $210,700 (19% above the state average), median rent at $759 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 35769 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jackson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Scottsboro, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35769.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35769, Scottsboro, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,537

Population

162.2

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35769?

43.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 6.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$55,687

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$35,933

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35769 ranks nationally

Scottsboro, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,687 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,877

Total Housing Units

4,269

Occupied Units

608

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$210,700

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$759

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35769 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 157
2021 +14.6% 180
2022 +14.9% 207
2023 +7.1% 222
2024 +3.0% 229

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 161 business establishments in ZIP 35769, employing approximately 3,182 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,546,000.

161

Businesses

3,182

Employees

$146.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 23 14.3%
Construction 18 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 10.6%
Manufacturing 14 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 14 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.7%
Information 3 1.9%
Finance and insurance 3 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35769 vs 35755 →

ZIP 35769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35769 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35769 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35755 Langston, AL 586 6.6 mi
35771 Section, AL 3,645 6.6 mi
35975 Groveoak, AL 1,058 10.5 mi
35776 Woodville, AL 3,395 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

35768 standard
Scottsboro, AL
Pop: 11,581
35772 standard
Stevenson, AL
Pop: 4,908
35765 standard
Pisgah, AL
Pop: 4,013
35966 standard
Flat Rock, AL
Pop: 3,914
35771 standard
Section, AL
Pop: 3,645
35958 standard
Bryant, AL
Pop: 3,582

Related Areas

Jackson County Scottsboro, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35769 in? ▼
ZIP code 35769 (Scottsboro) is located in Jackson County, Alabama. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35769? ▼
ZIP code 35769 in Scottsboro, AL has a population of 9,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35769? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35769 is $55,687, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35769? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35769 is $210,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35769? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35769 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35769? ▼
ZIP code 35769 has 161 business establishments employing approximately 3,182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35769? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35769 are: Retail trade (26), Accommodation and food services (23), Construction (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35769? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35769 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35769? ▼
In ZIP code 35769, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35769? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35769 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35769? ▼
In ZIP code 35769, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35769? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35769 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.