Colbert County GIS Maps
Colbert County, Alabama, has 57,227 residents and covers 592.7 square miles. The population grew 5.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Colbert County is 01033.
Muscle Shoals is the county's largest population center. Colbert County also includes 5 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 16 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Colbert County Trends
- Population
- 57,227▴
- Median Home Value
- $161,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,178▴
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Colbert County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Colbert County Population
Colbert County had 57,227 residents in 2020. That was 5.1% higher than in 2010. Colbert County added 2,243 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 97 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals and Sheffield.
Population Trend in Colbert County AL
Colbert County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Colbert County Zip Codes
Colbert County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Tuscumbia (35674), Muscle Shoals (35661) and Sheffield (35660). Tuscumbia is the largest zip by population, with about 19,536 residents or 34% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 83% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Colbert County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35674 | Tuscumbia | 19,536 | ▴ 5.7% |
| 35661 | Muscle Shoals | 18,714 | ▴ 12.6% |
| 35660 | Sheffield | 9,434 | ▴ 4.3% |
| 35646 | Leighton | 4,268 | ▾ -7.9% |
| 35616 | Cherokee | 3,756 | ▾ -7.1% |
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Colbert County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Colbert County Demographics
Colbert County has a median age of 42.3, which makes the county a little older than Alabama overall. About 21.4% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Colbert County AL
Median Age
42.3
Under 18
21.4%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
20.3%
Colbert County School Districts
Colbert County is served by 4 public school districts with 8,178 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Muscle Shoals City, Colbert County and Tuscumbia City. Those three districts account for about 87% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Colbert County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals City School District | 2,979 | 36.4% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Colbert County School District | 2,573 | 31.5% | ▾ -2.7% |
| Tuscumbia City School District | 1,597 | 19.5% | ▾ -0.2% |
| Sheffield City School District | 1,029 | 12.6% | ▴ 3.6% |
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Colbert County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Colbert County Housing & Real Estate
Colbert County has a median home value of $161,600 and a median gross rent of $838. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alabama median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $271,998 and homes spent about 73 days on the market.
Colbert County Housing Mix
Colbert County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Colbert County Housing Trends
Colbert County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Colbert County, AL
Colbert County has 2,598 business listings across 510 categories. The largest categories in Colbert County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (107, 4.1%), Baptist Church (58, 2.2%), and Gas Stations (56, 2.2%). The full Colbert County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Colbert County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Colbert County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 107 | 4.1% |
| Baptist Church | 58 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 56 | 2.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 40 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 36 | 1.4% |
| Discount Store | 35 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 33 | 1.3% |
| Convenience Stores | 33 | 1.3% |
| Car Dealerships | 32 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 32 | 1.2% |
Colbert County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| BHG Shoals Treatment Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Sheffield |
| Glendale Cemetery | Accommodation | Leighton |
| Leigh, King and Associates CPAs | Accountant | Sheffield |
| Northwest Shoals Softball Field | Active Life | Muscle Shoals |
| Genesis Medical Detox of the Shoals | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Muscle Shoals |
| Flexco Distribution Center | Advertising Agency | Tuscumbia |
| Cotton Producers Co-Op | Agricultural Service | Tuscumbia |
| Shoals Flight Center | Airport | Muscle Shoals |
| Air Evac Lifeteam Shoals | Ambulance And Ems Services | Tuscumbia |
| The Red Clay Table | American Restaurants | Sheffield |
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Colbert County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Colbert County Basemaps
Colbert County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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