Tuscumbia
City in Colbert County, Alabama
Tuscumbia is a city in Colbert County, Alabama, with 9,054 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sheffield, 2.7 miles N.
- 9,054residents (2020 Census)
- 466 ftelevation · 142 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.9 km²
- 983 / sq mipopulation density
- 35660ZIP code
About Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia is a city in and the county seat of Colbert County, Alabama, United States. The population was 9,054 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 9,169 in 2023. The city is part of The Shoals metropolitan area.
Tuscumbia was the hometown of Helen Keller, who lived at Ivy Green. Several sites in the city are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, especially in the Tuscumbia Historic District. The city is also the site of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
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Living in Tuscumbia
- Median household income
- $59,143
- Median home value
- $196,700
- Median rent
- $748/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Tuscumbia had 9,054 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,054 |
|---|---|
| Density | 983 per sq mi (379 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tuscumbia at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Colbert County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,054 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.22 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7185° N, 87.7026° W |
| ZIP code | 35660 |
| Official website | cityoftuscumbia.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0177280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tuscumbia
- Sheffield2.7 mi N
- Muscle Shoals4.3 mi NE
- Florence8.0 mi N
- Littleville8.7 mi S
- Leighton10.5 mi E
- Underwood-Petersville10.9 mi N
- St. Florian11.6 mi N
- Killen13.9 mi NE
- Russellville14.8 mi S
- Cherokee15.2 mi W
- Town Creek17.1 mi E
- Belgreen19.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tuscumbia
What county is Tuscumbia in?
Tuscumbia is in Colbert County, Alabama.
What is the population of Tuscumbia, AL?
9,054 people lived in Tuscumbia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tuscumbia, AL?
The ZIP code of Tuscumbia is 35660.
What is the elevation of Tuscumbia?
466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tuscumbia?
Sheffield (2.7 mi), Muscle Shoals (4.3 mi), Florence (8.0 mi), Littleville (8.7 mi), Leighton (10.5 mi).
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