Scottsboro, Alabama · ZIP 35768

Scottsboro — ZIP 35768

Scottsboro (35768) scores 54/100 — Fair for Scottsboro. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $176K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency38%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100

Typical home value$176K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$176K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

936

Violent Crime

133

Property Crime

803

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jackson County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Skyline High School	PK–12	586	53%	63%
Caldwell Elementary School	01–03	579	47%	57%
Collins Intermediate School	04–06	538	39%	53%
Scottsboro High School	09–12	727	27%	27%
Scottsboro Junior High School	07–08	356	23%	57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

12,394

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35768 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 35768 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35768 is approximately $176K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 35768 in Scottsboro has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.