City

Section, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Alabama

👥3,113Population
💰$51,441Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$111,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 3.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (2.2%)
HS Graduate555 (30.9%)
Some College452 (25.2%)
Associates334 (18.6%)
Bachelors201 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree215 (12%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 30.9%Some College: 25.2%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad30.9%
Some College25.2%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,441 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$111,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$726/mo
Total Housing Units1,493
Vacant Units251

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Section, AL

Section is a city in Alabama, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,113 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Section is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,441 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Section is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $726 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Section is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.7%).

Section, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Section
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35771 3,113 $51,441 $111,300 $726 7.0% 23.2% 80.1%