City

Scottsboro, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Jackson County  ·  Alabama

👥21,965Population
💰$53,630Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$159,424Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 4.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic4.2%
Black4.1%
Asian0.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma217 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,715 (34.4%)
Some College1,643 (12%)
Associates2,070 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,760 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree3,313 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 12%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College12.0%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,630 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$159,423 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units10,164
Vacant Units1,260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Scottsboro, AL

Scottsboro is a city in Alabama, located in Jackson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,965 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.64 years.

Economically, Scottsboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,630 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Scottsboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,423, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scottsboro is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.11%).

Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35768 12,394 $47,612 $132,800 $791 3.9% 29.2% 66.0%
35769 9,571 $61,424 $193,900 $787 2.9% 45.7% 79.7%