35768 ZIP Code
Scottsboro, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35768 |
| City/Town: | Scottsboro |
| County: | Jackson |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,328 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,386 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,696 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,394 |
| Median Home Value: | $120,800 |
| Land Area: | 172.3 sq miles
446.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.7839, -86.1022 |
Population Information (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,328 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,225 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,103 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 644 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 673 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 716 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 721 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 891 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,772 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,300 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,492 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 806 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 959 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,407 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 701 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 246 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $120,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $724 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,394 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,657 | 86.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 737 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,176 | 68.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,481 | 31.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,683 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 333 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,208 | 13.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,161 | 36.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,692 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 846 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 977 | 11.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 466 | 5.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35768 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,386 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,562 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,594 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,696 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,840 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,614 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 226 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,243 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,763 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 630 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 212 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,954 | 88.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 403 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 119 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 106 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 146 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 600 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 282 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 343 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 100 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 52 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 191 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35768 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 316 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 343 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 606 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 478 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 771 | 16.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 616 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 635 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 565 | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 144 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 183 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35768 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,878 | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 409 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 137 | 3.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35768 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 281 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,232 | 26.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 182 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 474 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 149 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 172 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 438 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 685 | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 507 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 243 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 217 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,582 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,789 | 55.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,660 | 45.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,339 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35768 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,080 | 66.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,894 | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,241 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 422 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 21 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 703 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35768 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,887 | 72.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 22 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 206 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 245 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 50 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 55 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 838 | 15.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 28 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35768 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 400 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 487 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 762 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 545 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,208 | 22.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 674 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 383 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 550 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 385 | 7.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35768 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 35 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 355 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,344 | 24.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,900 | 53.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 562 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 198 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35768 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 796 | 17.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 394 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,320 | 71.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 125 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35768 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 225 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,537 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,746 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,149 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35768 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 412 | 13.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 813 | 25.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 645 | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 590 | 18.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 332 | 10.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 251 | 7.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 131 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35768 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,146 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $375 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $724 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,657 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,132 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 638 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 746 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,570 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,158 | 24.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,564 | 33.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35768 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,017 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,566 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,418 | 48.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 97 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 911 | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,445 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35768 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,408 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 141 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 181 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,045 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 596 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 445 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,790 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 754 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,921 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,077 | 25.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 235 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,886 | 61.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 956 | 31.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35768 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,532 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,698 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,016 | 59.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 682 | 40.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 511 | 30.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35768 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,082 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 242 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 246 | 101.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 246 | 101.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 246 | 101.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 4 | 1.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 198 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35768 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,684 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,391 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 293 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 190 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 60 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 43 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35768 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,657 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,215 | 90.5% | 89.4% |
Scottsboro, AL35768