Muscle Shoals
City in Colbert County, Alabama
Muscle Shoals is a city in Colbert County, Alabama, with 16,275 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sheffield, 3.7 miles W.
- 16,275residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 16.9 sq miland area · 43.7 km²
- 965 / sq mipopulation density
- 35660ZIP code
About Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals is the largest city in Colbert County, Alabama, United States. It is located on the left bank of the Tennessee River in the northern part of the state and, as of the 2020 census, Muscle Shoals had a population of 16,275. The estimated population in 2019 was 14,575.
Both the city and the Florence–Muscle Shoals Metropolitan Area (including four cities in Colbert and Lauderdale counties) are commonly called "The Shoals". Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in Muscle Shoals serves the Shoals region.
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Living in Muscle Shoals
- Median household income
- $75,894
- Median home value
- $199,700
- Median rent
- $1,029/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Muscle Shoals had 16,275 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,275 |
|---|---|
| Density | 965 per sq mi (373 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Muscle Shoals at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Colbert County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,275 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.87 sq mi (43.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7427° N, 87.6338° W |
| ZIP code | 35660 |
| Official website | cityofmuscleshoals.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0153016 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Muscle Shoals
- Sheffield3.7 mi W
- Tuscumbia4.3 mi SW
- Florence6.2 mi N
- Leighton7.3 mi SE
- St. Florian9.1 mi N
- Underwood-Petersville9.9 mi N
- Killen10.1 mi NE
- Littleville10.4 mi S
- Town Creek13.8 mi E
- Russellville17.2 mi S
- Hatton17.7 mi SE
- Courtland18.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Muscle Shoals
What county is Muscle Shoals in?
Muscle Shoals is in Colbert County, Alabama.
What is the population of Muscle Shoals, AL?
16,275 people lived in Muscle Shoals at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Muscle Shoals, AL?
The ZIP code of Muscle Shoals is 35660.
What is the elevation of Muscle Shoals?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Muscle Shoals?
Sheffield (3.7 mi), Tuscumbia (4.3 mi), Florence (6.2 mi), Leighton (7.3 mi), St. Florian (9.1 mi).
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