35674 ZIP Code — Tuscumbia, AL

Colbert County, Alabama

ZIP code 35674 is located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, within Colbert County. It covers approximately 174.05 square miles and serves a population of 20,214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35674

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $56,882. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35674 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,214

population

174.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35674 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35674

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35674. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tuscumbia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35660 Sheffield (6.7 mi) 35632 Florence (10.2 mi) 35653 Russellville (11.3 mi) 35646 Leighton (12.4 mi) 35630 Florence (12.5 mi) 35661 Muscle Shoals (13.3 mi) 35654 Russellville (14.4 mi) 35633 Florence (14.6 mi) 35616 Cherokee (14.8 mi) 35585 Spruce Pine (17.9 mi) 35634 Florence (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,214
Population density	116 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	174.05 sq mi
Water area	2.56 sq mi
Latitude	34.6637
Longitude	-87.7489
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	51.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	32.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	14.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

20,214

Population

116

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$56,882

Median household income

$28,955

Per capita income

$154,100

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

69.1%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

6,568

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

685

Under 5

733

685

5–9

733

664

10–14

710

543

15–19

581

615

20–24

659

1,232

25–34

1,319

1,176

35–44

1,259

1,117

45–54

1,196

553

55–59

592

708

60–64

757

975

65–74

1,044

608

75–84

650

203

85+

217

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,916	24.3%
18 and over	15,298	75.7%
65 and over	3,697	18.3%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Black or African American 12.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	16,504	79.5%
Black or African American	2,528	12.2%
Two or more races	602	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	549	2.6%
Other race	450	2.2%
Asian	90	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	51.6%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.3%	32.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	14.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$56,882

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,100
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	69.1%
Renter occupied	30.9%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	13.1%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.2%
Electricity	63.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,849	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	460	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	986	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,326	30.5%
Households with children under 18	2,265	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,445	32.1%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.6%	26.3%
Married	54.1%	48.2%
Separated	0.4%	1.2%
Widowed	2.2%	12.0%
Divorced	13.8%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	294	6.3%
Kindergarten	328	7.1%
Elementary school	2,336	50.2%
High school	845	18.2%
College / grad school	848	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Manufacturing 21.2%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Construction 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 29.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,145	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,796	93.0%
Spanish	210	1.1%
Other Indo-European	172	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	0.2%
Other languages	8	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,860	98.2%
Born in same state	19,775	97.8%
Born in different state	15,543	76.9%
Foreign born	85	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	354	1.8%
Not a US citizen	19	5.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5,457	27%
French	2,264	11.2%
Italian	932	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	74	0.4%
Polish	67	0.3%
Irish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	83.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35674

What city is ZIP code 35674 in?

ZIP code 35674 is primarily assigned to Tuscumbia, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35674 in?

ZIP code 35674 falls within Colbert County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35674?

16% of residents in ZIP code 35674 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35674 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 35674 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35674?

The median home value in ZIP code 35674 is $154,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 35674?

ZIP code 35674 has an estimated population of 20,214 residents, with a density of 116 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35674 in?

ZIP code 35674 observes the CST timezone.