City

Muscle Shoals, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Colbert County  ·  Alabama

👥18,957Population
💰$66,726Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$189,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 14.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White77.5%
Hispanic4.6%
Black14.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma173 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,732 (29.5%)
Some College1,441 (11.4%)
Associates2,352 (18.6%)
Bachelors1,835 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree3,139 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College11.4%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,726 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$189,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units8,911
Vacant Units1,061

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Muscle Shoals, AL

Muscle Shoals is a city in Alabama, located in Colbert County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,957 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Muscle Shoals is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,726 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Muscle Shoals is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Muscle Shoals is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.5%).

Muscle Shoals, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Muscle Shoals
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35661 18,957 $66,726 $189,700 $917 4.3% 39.3% 73.2%

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