35769 ZIP Code — Scottsboro, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35769 is located in Scottsboro, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 63.04 square miles and serves a population of 9,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35769

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,136. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35769 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,832

population

63.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scottsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35755 Langston (4.8 mi) 35771 Section (5.7 mi) 35776 Woodville (9.2 mi) 35744 Dutton (10.8 mi) 35971 Fyffe (11 mi) 35747 Grant (13.5 mi) 35768 Scottsboro (14.4 mi) 35764 Paint Rock (14.6 mi) 35752 Hollywood (15.1 mi) 35974 Geraldine (15.2 mi) 35986 Rainsville (16 mi) 35951 Albertville (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,832
Population density	156 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	63.04 sq mi
Water area	22.33 sq mi
Latitude	34.5743
Longitude	-86.1006
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,832

Population

156

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$56,136

Median household income

$35,138

Per capita income

$177,400

Median home value

$762

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

4,128

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

177

Under 5

203

222

5–9

255

357

10–14

412

317

15–19

365

162

20–24

187

497

25–34

572

523

35–44

602

676

45–54

778

267

55–59

307

257

60–64

296

622

65–74

716

374

75–84

430

120

85+

138

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,922	19.5%
18 and over	7,910	80.5%
65 and over	2,400	24.4%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Black or African American 4.9%

Other race 4.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,659	83.6%
Hispanic or Latino	523	5.1%
Black or African American	506	4.9%
Other race	481	4.6%
Two or more races	134	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	52	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.2%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.5%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$56,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,400
Median rent / month	$762
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	32.3%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.9%
Electricity	76.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,833	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	101	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	601	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,531	37.7%
Households with children under 18	1,299	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,709	42.0%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	20.3%
Married	54.2%	47.9%
Separated	0.4%	3.4%
Widowed	3.4%	9.7%
Divorced	12.1%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	3.4%
Kindergarten	134	7.2%
Elementary school	802	43.0%
High school	436	23.4%
College / grad school	429	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Retail trade 15.5%

Professional & management 10.0%

Public administration 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Construction 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	447	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,452	96.1%
Spanish	159	1.7%
Other Indo-European	147	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,624	97.9%
Born in same state	9,504	96.7%
Born in different state	6,731	68.5%
Foreign born	120	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	208	2.1%
Not a US citizen	53	25.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,507	15.3%
Arab	1,353	13.8%
Italian	898	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	108	1.1%
Polish	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	86.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35769

What city is ZIP code 35769 in?

ZIP code 35769 is primarily assigned to Scottsboro, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35769 in?

ZIP code 35769 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35769 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 35769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 35769 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 35769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35769?

The median home value in ZIP code 35769 is $177,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 35769?

ZIP code 35769 has an estimated population of 9,832 residents, with a density of 156 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35769 in?

ZIP code 35769 observes the CST timezone.