City

Tuscumbia, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Colbert County  ·  Alabama

👥20,475Population
💰$56,960Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$176,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 10.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic3.6%
Black10.8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma218 (1.7%)
HS Graduate4,402 (35.1%)
Some College1,827 (14.6%)
Associates1,925 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,056 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree3,126 (24.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 24.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College14.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate24.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,960 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$176,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units8,945
Vacant Units911

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Tuscumbia, AL

Tuscumbia is a city in Alabama, located in Colbert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,475 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Tuscumbia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,960 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tuscumbia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tuscumbia is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.12%).

Tuscumbia, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Tuscumbia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35674 20,475 $56,960 $176,700 $768 1.5% 33.3% 70.9%