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Colbert County, AL
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Colbert County, Alabama.
Population
58,022
Land area
593sq mi
People per sq mi
98
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Colbert County
Colbert County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $60,628 a year, 5% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,000 (19% below Alabama) and median rent is $887 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Muscle Shoals (16,951), Sheffield (9,340) and Tuscumbia (9,115).
Local data for Colbert County, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools26
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks16
- Post Offices5
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants155
- Affordable Housing4
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities14
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Colbert County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,628
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$171,000
Prices +7.3% in a year
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,146), German Americans (2,367), Mexican Americans (1,684).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,673
24,754 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,831
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $7,523 per person
PPP loans
$106M
1,509 loans, 11,321 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$222K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Colbert County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colbert County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,572
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
54.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colbert County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Colbert County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Colbert County, AL?
- Muscle Shoals is the largest city or town in Colbert County, with about 16,951 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Colbert County?
- Colbert County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35616, 35646, 35660, 35661, 35674.
- What is the population of Colbert County, AL?
- About 58,022 people live in Colbert County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Colbert County?
- Colbert County borders Lauderdale County, Lawrence County, Franklin County, Tishomingo County, MS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023