35771 ZIP Code — Section, AL

Jackson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35771 is located in Section, Alabama, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 62.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,018 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35771

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,389. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 35771 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,018

population

62.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35771 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35771

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35771. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Section	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35769 Scottsboro (5.7 mi) 35971 Fyffe (5.9 mi) 35755 Langston (6.8 mi) 35744 Dutton (6.9 mi) 35986 Rainsville (10.3 mi) 35968 Fort Payne (12.2 mi) 35974 Geraldine (12.4 mi) 35988 Sylvania (12.7 mi) 35963 Dawson (13.6 mi) 35765 Pisgah (14.2 mi) 35752 Hollywood (14.7 mi) 35776 Woodville (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,018
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	62.15 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	34.5430
Longitude	-86.0081
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	1.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,018

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$51,389

Median household income

$25,402

Per capita income

$91,400

Median home value

$676

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,233

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

114

5–9

102

10–14

101

15–19

136

20–24

134

157

25–34

155

198

35–44

194

164

45–54

162

110

55–59

108

112

60–64

111

200

65–74

196

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	707	23.4%
18 and over	2,311	76.6%
65 and over	533	17.7%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 3.6%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,848	90.6%
Hispanic or Latino	125	4%
Other race	114	3.6%
Two or more races	34	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.6%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	55.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	28.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	13.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	1.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 17.3%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	17.3%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$51,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.8%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,400
Median rent / month	$676
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	65.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	62.1%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	630	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	69	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	244	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	251	21.0%
Households with children under 18	434	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	381	31.9%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.0%	19.6%
Married	53.8%	52.4%
Separated	0.6%	1.8%
Widowed	8.0%	15.4%
Divorced	22.5%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	4.1%
Kindergarten	29	5.2%
Elementary school	240	43.0%
High school	200	35.8%
College / grad school	66	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Construction 16.7%

Retail trade 15.4%

Professional & management 9.2%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Public administration 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	30.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 37.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	213	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,788	92.4%
Spanish	23	0.8%
Other Indo-European	23	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,921	96.8%
Born in same state	2,919	96.7%
Born in different state	2,063	68.4%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	97	3.2%
Not a US citizen	21	21.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	538	17.8%
Arab	486	16.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	360	11.9%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35771

What city is ZIP code 35771 in?

ZIP code 35771 is primarily assigned to Section, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35771 in?

ZIP code 35771 falls within Jackson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35771?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35771 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 35771 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35771 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 35771 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35771?

The median home value in ZIP code 35771 is $91,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 35771 in?

ZIP code 35771 observes the CST timezone.