| ZIP Code | 35661 |
|---|---|
| City | Muscle Shoals |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Colbert County |
| Area Code | 256/938 |
| Elevation | 538 ft |
| Latitude | 34.768526 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.562802 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 173 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,732 (29.5%) |
| Some College | 1,441 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 2,352 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,835 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,139 (24.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,726 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,700 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $917/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,911 |
| Vacant Units | 1,061 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,911 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,061 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 35661 is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, within Colbert County. With a population of 18,957, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 35661 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,726 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35661 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $189,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $917 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 35661 is primarily White (77.50%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35661 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 35661 in Muscle Shoals, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,957 residents, a median household income of $66,726, and a median home value of $189,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.