Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 466 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,384 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 4,913 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 6,582 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,956 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,849 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,296 ▼ 25% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,327 ▼ 41% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $814/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 27,169 |
| Vacant Units | 3,483 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Colbert County is located in Alabama and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 56,503 residents. With a median age of 41.64, it is a middle-aged county.
Colbert County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,295 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 16.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Colbert County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $163,327 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $814. Homeownership rates are high at 70.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Colbert County are primarily White (77.11%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Colbert County, AL is a solidly middle-class area in Alabama. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35616 | Cherokee | 3,681 | $47,083 | $94,100 | $820 | 4.8% | 21.0% |
| 35646 | Leighton | 4,005 | $58,407 | $114,200 | $475 | 1.8% | 19.1% |
| 35661 | Muscle Shoals | 18,957 | $66,726 | $189,700 | $917 | 4.3% | 39.3% |
| 35660 | Sheffield | 9,385 | $42,510 | $129,000 | $850 | 4.9% | 28.1% |
| 35674 | Tuscumbia | 20,475 | $56,960 | $176,700 | $768 | 1.5% | 33.3% |