Colbert County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
57,474
population (2021)
+5.6%
pop change since 2010
01033
FIPS code
Colbert County ZIP code map
About Colbert County
Colbert County is located in Alabama and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 57,474 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.6% from 54,428 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Colbert County is 01033.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 57,474 |
| 2010 population | 54,428 |
| Change | +5.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01033 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Colbert County
ZIP codes for Colbert County, AL (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35616 | Cherokee | Colbert | View map |
| 35646 | Leighton | Colbert | View map |
| 35660 | Sheffield | Colbert | View map |
| 35661 | Muscle Shoals | Colbert | View map |
| 35662 | Muscle Shoals | Colbert | View map |
| 35674 | Tuscumbia | Colbert | View map |
Demographics & statistics
56,266
Population
41.7
Median age
$57,305
Median household income
$30,850
Per capita income
$131,000
Median home value
$782
Median monthly rent
72.0%
Home ownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
20,473
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,514
Under 5
1,533
1,525
5–9
1,545
1,818
10–14
1,841
1,592
15–19
1,612
1,567
20–24
1,588
3,453
25–34
3,498
3,333
35–44
3,377
3,666
45–54
3,714
1,911
55–59
1,935
2,016
60–64
2,042
3,191
65–74
3,233
1,843
75–84
1,867
523
85+
529
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,716 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 44,550 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 11,186 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.4%
Black or African American
15.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Other race
2.4%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,718 | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 9,181 | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,680 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,542 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 1,395 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 211 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 176 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.7%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $57,305 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.2%
$50k–$100k
27.6%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
15.6%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,000 |
| Median rent / month | $782 |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% |
| Vacant | 18.3% |
| Single-family detached | 76.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 28.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.1% |
| Electricity | 62.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,876 | 46.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,622 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,603 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,734 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,045 | 25.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,642 | 35.3% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 24.1% |
| Married | 51.7% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.7%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 928 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 734 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 5,547 | 49.1% |
| High school | 2,362 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,973 | 13.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Manufacturing
18.4%
Construction
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Retail trade
8.3%
Other services
6.2%
Public administration
6.2%
Professional & management
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.2% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
Poverty
All people
18.1%
Under 18 years
30.2%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
37.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 34.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 31.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 16.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 57.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,215 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 38.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 41.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,219 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 562 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 491 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 41 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 55,291 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 55,076 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 43,222 | 78.3% |
| Foreign born | 215 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 975 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 321 | 46.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 14,564 | 25.9% |
| French | 5,685 | 10.1% |
| Italian | 3,234 | 5.7% |
| English | 353 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 92 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 82.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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