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ZIP 35661

Pop. 19,169·Colbert County·76th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,315/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$650
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ZIP 35661 · $1,315
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,780/yr
At $1,315/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyColbert County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 35661 (Muscle Shoals, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,169
Median income
$74,310
Median age
41.2
Renters
29.7%
Age distribution
21%
20.5%
25.8%
12.9%
19.8%
Under 1821%
18–3420.5%
35–5425.8%
55–6412.9%
65+19.8%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
78.9%
15.2%
White78.9%
Black15.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.7%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
28.3%
37.9%
23.8%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college37.9%
Bachelor's+23.8%
Housing tenure
70.3%
29.7%
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 35661 in Muscle Shoals, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,319 → $74,310
up 17.4%
Population
18,799 → 19,169
up 2.0%
Renter share
18.9% → 29.7%
+10.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 23.8%
+2.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $63,319 to $74,310 across the same window, up 17.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 35661 in Muscle Shoals, AL adding about 370 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 18.9% to 29.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.2% to 23.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 35661 covers Muscle Shoals, AL. The median rent here is $1,315/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($74,310/yr), ZIP 35661 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 35661?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 35661 (Muscle Shoals, AL) is $1,315. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 35661 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 35661's median rent of $1,315/mo is $650 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 35661 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 35661 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #76 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,315/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 35661?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,315/mo in ZIP 35661. The local median household income is $74,310/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 35661?

Rent in ZIP 35661 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 35661 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 35661 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,315/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($74,310/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 35661 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 35661 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.7% of ZIP 35661 households are renters, while 70.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 35661 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 35661 compare to the rest of Muscle Shoals?

ZIP 35661 is more affordable than Muscle Shoals overall. At $1,315/mo, it's $15 below the Muscle Shoals citywide median of $1,330/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 35661 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 35661 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,315/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 35661's median household income ($74,310/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 35661 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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