PlainZIP

Sheffield, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35660

Colbert County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,042
530/sq mi
$40,065
Median income
$135,400
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sheffield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
530
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35660 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35660 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama, home to 9,042 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 530 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35660 reports a modest median household income of $40,065 (34% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,090. The poverty rate stands at 26.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $135,400 (24% below the state average); renters pay a median of $829 monthly, and 60.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Colbert County, so you can benchmark 35660 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35660

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheffield, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35660.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35660, Sheffield, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,042

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

530

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35660?

46.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 23.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$40,065

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$29,090

Per Capita Income

26.5%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35660 ranks nationally

Sheffield, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$40,065 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,495

Total Housing Units

4,774

Occupied Units

721

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$135,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$829

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35660 have decreased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 145
2021 +14.1% 165
2022 +22.7% 203
2023 +26.6% 256
2024 -7.6% 237

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 225 business establishments in ZIP 35660, employing approximately 3,461 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,388,000.

225

Businesses

3,461

Employees

$177.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 38 16.9%
Other services (except public administration) 28 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 25 11.1%
Finance and insurance 15 6.7%
Wholesale trade 13 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.3%
Construction 8 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.6%
Manufacturing 6 2.7%
Information 6 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35660 vs 35630 →

ZIP 35660 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35660 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35660 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35660 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35630 Florence, AL 32,629 5.2 mi
35661 Muscle Shoals, AL 16,617 7.8 mi
35674 Tuscumbia, AL 18,475 8.2 mi
35633 Florence, AL 20,877 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Colbert County

35674 standard
Tuscumbia, AL
Pop: 18,475
35661 standard
Muscle Shoals, AL
Pop: 16,617
35646 standard
Leighton, AL
Pop: 4,635
35616 standard
Cherokee, AL
Pop: 4,043

Related Areas

Colbert County Sheffield, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35660 in? ▼
ZIP code 35660 (Sheffield) is located in Colbert County, Alabama. Colbert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colbert-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35660? ▼
ZIP code 35660 in Sheffield, AL has a population of 9,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35660? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35660 is $40,065, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35660? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35660 is $135,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35660? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35660 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35660? ▼
ZIP code 35660 has 225 business establishments employing approximately 3,461 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35660? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35660 are: Retail trade (40), Health care and social assistance (38), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35660? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35660 decreased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35660? ▼
In ZIP code 35660, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35660? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35660 is 19.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35660? ▼
In ZIP code 35660, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35660? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35660 is 26.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.