Tuscumbia, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35674
Colbert County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,475
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,706
- Median income Near-median income area
- $183,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tuscumbia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35674 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35674 (Tuscumbia, AL) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.4 in 2023 to 254.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35674 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, home to 18,475 residents across 491.4 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35674 reports a modest median household income of $64,706 (6% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,001. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $183,100 (3% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $792; 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Colbert County, so 35674 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35674
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tuscumbia, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35674.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35674, Tuscumbia, 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
18,475
Population
491.4
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35674?
40.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$64,706
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$35,001
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35674 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Tuscumbia, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,706 Top 36% higher than 64% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,635housing units
8,635
Total Housing Units
7,647
Occupied Units
988
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$792
Median Rent
1985
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35674 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 162 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 181 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 209 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 237 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 255 |
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 355 business establishments in ZIP 35674, employing approximately 4,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,609,000.
355
Businesses
4,155
Employees
$199.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 14.9% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 42 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.8% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
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 35674 vs 35660 →
ZIP 35674 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35674
Tuscumbia (35674)
18,475 residents
- 35653
Russellville (35653)
11,150 residents
- 35660
Sheffield (35660)
9,042 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35674 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35674 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35674
Tuscumbia (35674)
$64,706 median income
- 35653
Russellville (35653)
$52,600 median income
- 35660
Sheffield (35660)
$40,065 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35674 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35674, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,475 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35674 in?
ZIP code 35674 (Tuscumbia) 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 35674?
ZIP code 35674 in Tuscumbia, AL has a population of 18,475 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35674?
The median household income in ZIP 35674 is $64,706, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35674?
The median home value in ZIP 35674 is $183,100, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35674?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35674 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35674?
ZIP code 35674 has 355 business establishments employing approximately 4,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35674?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35674 are: Other services (except public administration) (53), Retail trade (52), Construction (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35674?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35674 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 35674?
In ZIP code 35674, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 35674?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35674 is 23.2 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 35674?
In ZIP code 35674, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35674?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35674 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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