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Sheffield, AL
City in Colbert County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35660.
Population
9,340
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,336
ZIP codes
1
Sheffield and its ZIP codes
Sheffield at a glance
- Sheffield is about 13 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $39,733, 38% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,800 (36% below Alabama) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for Sheffield, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheffield, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,733
Poverty rate
26.6%
Median home value
$133,800
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (738), German Americans (518), Mexican Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colbert County. PPP loans are for Sheffield.
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
$16.15M
274 loans, 1,840 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sheffield, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheffield, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
58.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheffield, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Sheffield
1 in or overlapping Sheffield. Population shown
Cities near Sheffield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle ShoalsCity | 2.5 mi | 16.9 |
| TuscumbiaCity | 3 mi | 9.2 |
| FlorenceCity | 5.7 mi | 27.1 |
| Underwood-PetersvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.8 |
| St. FlorianTown | 9 mi | 4.5 |
| LeightonTown | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| LittlevilleTown | 11 mi | 5 |
| KillenTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| CherokeeTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Town CreekTown | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| RussellvilleCity | 17 mi | 13.4 |
| Iron City, TNCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| HattonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| CourtlandTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| St. Joseph, TNCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| BelgreenCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheffield, AL in?
- Sheffield is in Colbert County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Sheffield, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sheffield include 35660.
- What is the population of Sheffield, AL?
- About 9,340 people live in Sheffield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheffield?
- Nearby places include Muscle Shoals (2.5 mi), Tuscumbia (3 mi), Florence (5.7 mi), Underwood-Petersville (8.4 mi), St. Florian (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023