ZIP Code 35958

In ZIP code 35958, near Scottsboro, households bring in a median of $50,885 a year, while per-capita income sits at $21,509. That earnings level shapes daily budgeting, and local taxes ease the squeeze. County property taxes run at an effective 0.30 percent, so a home valued at $191,000 carries a comparatively small annual bill. Sales tax totals 6.00 percent on purchases. Together, these rates leave a larger share of each paycheck for housing, food, and savings than many places demand, though incomes here remain below what higher-cost areas often command.