Section
Town in Jackson County, Alabama

Section is a town in Jackson County, Alabama, with 756 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,345 ft (410 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dutton, 4.5 miles NE.
- 756residents (2020 Census)
- 1,345 ftelevation · 410 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 165 / sq mipopulation density
- 35771ZIP code
About Section
Section is a town in Jackson County, Alabama, United States and is included in the Chattanooga-Cleveland-Dalton, TN-GA-AL Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Section had a population of 756. Section is located on top of Sand Mountain.
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Living in Section
- Median household income
- $47,500
- Median home value
- $156,000
- Median rent
- $638/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Section had 756 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 756 |
|---|---|
| Density | 165 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Section at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 756 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.57 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5816° N, 85.9849° W |
| ZIP code | 35771 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0169000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Section
- Dutton4.5 mi NE
- Scottsboro5.6 mi NW
- Powell6.0 mi SE
- Langston6.6 mi SW
- Hollywood9.4 mi N
- Fyffe10.2 mi SE
- Shiloh10.2 mi SE
- Sylvania10.3 mi E
- Rainsville10.4 mi SE
- Pisgah10.6 mi NE
- Lakeview13.1 mi S
- Pine Ridge14.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Section
What county is Section in?
Section is in Jackson County, Alabama.
What is the population of Section, AL?
756 people lived in Section at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Section, AL?
The ZIP code of Section is 35771.
What is the elevation of Section?
1,345 feet (410 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Section?
Dutton (4.5 mi), Scottsboro (5.6 mi), Powell (6.0 mi), Langston (6.6 mi), Hollywood (9.4 mi).
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