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Colbert County

Population: 57,227 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
57,227
People
Median age
42.9
Housing
Total households
24,301
Income
Median household income
$60,628
Housing
Total housing units
28,040
Employment
Employment rate
55.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.1%
County details
Local time 02:14:01(CT)
NameColbert
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
5 Standard1 PO Box
Area code256, 938
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates34.703112, -87.8014569
Land area593 sq miles(1,535.7 km²)

Map of Colbert county, Alabama with ZIP codes

Map of Colbert County, Alabama and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Colbert County

Compare the largest cities in Colbert County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Muscle Shoals16,275$75,8942ZIPs
Sheffield9,403$39,7331ZIPs
Tuscumbia9,054$59,1431ZIPs
Cherokee970$50,8151ZIPs
Leighton665$33,8941ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Colbert County

Review the most populated postal areas across Colbert County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
35674Tuscumbia$64,70619,536
35661Muscle Shoals$74,31018,714
35660Sheffield$40,0659,434
35646Leighton$71,2174,268
35616Cherokee$48,7203,756
35662Muscle Shoals

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS