Section, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35771
Jackson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,645
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Section pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35771 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35771 (Section, AL) fell -1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 35771 covers 158.5 square miles in Section, Jackson County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,645 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35771 reports a modest median household income of $51,875 (15% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,447. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,900 (24% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $724; owner occupancy is 81.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 35771 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35771
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Section, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35771.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35771, Section, 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
3,645
Population
158.5
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35771?
42.7
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$51,875
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$29,447
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35771 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Section, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,875 41st percentile higher than 41% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,558housing units
1,558
Total Housing Units
1,403
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$724
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 35771, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,185,000.
42
Businesses
199
Employees
$5.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 23.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 9.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.1% |
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 35771 vs 35971 →
ZIP 35771 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35769
Scottsboro (35769)
9,537 residents
- 35971
Fyffe (35971)
4,914 residents
- 35771 3,645
Section (35771)
3,645 residents
- 35744 2,570
Dutton (35744)
2,570 residents
- 35975 1,058
Groveoak (35975)
1,058 residents
- 35755 586
Langston (35755)
586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35771 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35771 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35971
Fyffe (35971)
$58,528 median income
- 35769
Scottsboro (35769)
$55,687 median income
- 35744
Dutton (35744)
$54,868 median income
- 35771
Section (35771)
$51,875 median income
- 35975
Groveoak (35975)
$48,225 median income
- 35755
Langston (35755)
$41,964 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35771 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35771, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,645 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35771 in?
ZIP code 35771 (Section) 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 35771?
ZIP code 35771 in Section, AL has a population of 3,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35771?
The median household income in ZIP 35771 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35771?
The median home value in ZIP 35771 is $134,900, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35771?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35771 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35771?
ZIP code 35771 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35771?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35771 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (6), Finance and insurance (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35771?
In ZIP code 35771, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 35771?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35771 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35771?
In ZIP code 35771, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35771?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35771 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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