Paint Rock
Town in Jackson County, Alabama

Paint Rock is a town in Jackson County, Alabama, with 182 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodville, 3.6 miles SE.
- 182residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 412 / sq mipopulation density
- 35776ZIP code
About Paint Rock
Paint Rock is a town in Jackson County, Alabama, United States, along the Paint Rock River, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It was incorporated in July 1894.
As of the 2020 census, Paint Rock had a population of 182. Out of 13 incorporated communities in Jackson County, it is the least populated. Its peak population was in 1910 when it had 534 people and was the 4th largest town in the county.
Paint Rock is the location where the Scottsboro Boys were arrested.
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Living in Paint Rock
- Median household income
- $51,250
- Median home value
- $75,000
- Median age
- 43.3
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Paint Rock had 182 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 182 |
|---|---|
| Density | 412 per sq mi (159 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paint Rock at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 182 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6609° N, 86.3340° W |
| ZIP code | 35776 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0157696 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paint Rock
- Woodville3.6 mi SE
- Gurley3.8 mi NW
- Owens Cross Roads8.6 mi SW
- Pleasant Groves9.4 mi NE
- New Hope9.6 mi SW
- Grant10.7 mi SE
- Skyline15.3 mi NE
- Langston16.0 mi SE
- Scottsboro16.3 mi E
- New Market16.8 mi N
- Moores Mill16.9 mi NW
- Redstone Arsenal18.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Paint Rock
What county is Paint Rock in?
Paint Rock is in Jackson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Paint Rock, AL?
182 people lived in Paint Rock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paint Rock, AL?
The ZIP code of Paint Rock is 35776.
What is the elevation of Paint Rock?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paint Rock?
Woodville (3.6 mi), Gurley (3.8 mi), Owens Cross Roads (8.6 mi), Pleasant Groves (9.4 mi), New Hope (9.6 mi).
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