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Hytop, AL
Town in Jackson County, Alabama.
Population
726
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
210
ZIP codes
0
Hytop and its ZIP codes
Hytop at a glance
- Hytop is about 2.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,458 a year, 4% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,800 (31% below Alabama) and median rent is $733 a month.
Housing and community stats
Hytop, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,458
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$144,800
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
87.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
30.0
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (74), Mexican Americans (36), German Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Hytop.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,886
15,108 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,078
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$366M
FY 2026, $6,954 per person
How people get to work
Hytop, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hytop, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,141
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
117
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
55.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hytop, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Hytop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SkylineTown | 8.4 mi | 4 |
| Sherwood, TNCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Huntland, TNTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Pleasant GrovesTown | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| HollywoodTown | 15 mi | 9.1 |
| StevensonTown | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| Belvidere, TNCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Orme, TNTown | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| Cowan, TNCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 17.5 |
| Winchester, TNCity | 19 mi | 11.3 |
| ScottsboroCity | 19 mi | 50.6 |
| PisgahTown | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| BridgeportCity | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| Flintville, TNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| Sewanee, TNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hytop, AL in?
- Hytop is in Jackson County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Hytop, AL?
- About 726 people live in Hytop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hytop?
- Nearby places include Skyline (8.4 mi), Sherwood, TN (14 mi), Huntland, TN (14 mi), Pleasant Groves (15 mi), Hollywood (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023