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Skyline, AL
Town in Jackson County, Alabama.
Population
1,126
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
283
ZIP codes
0
Skyline and its ZIP codes
Skyline at a glance
- Skyline is about 2.8 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,307 a year, 31% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,800 (41% below Alabama) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for Skyline, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Skyline, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,307
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
4.7%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (154), Mexican Americans (66), German Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Skyline.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 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
Skyline, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Skyline, 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
89° / 29°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Skyline, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Skyline
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant GrovesTown | 7.2 mi | 3.6 |
| HytopTown | 8.4 mi | 3.5 |
| HollywoodTown | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| ScottsboroCity | 12 mi | 50.6 |
| Paint RockTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| WoodvilleTown | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| GurleyTown | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| StevensonTown | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| SectionTown | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| PisgahTown | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| DuttonTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| LangstonTown | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| New MarketCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 17.5 |
| Huntland, TNTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| PowellTown | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| Sherwood, TNCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Skyline, AL in?
- Skyline is in Jackson County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Skyline, AL?
- About 1,126 people live in Skyline, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Skyline?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Groves (7.2 mi), Hytop (8.4 mi), Hollywood (10 mi), Scottsboro (12 mi), Paint Rock (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023