ZIP 35661 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Muscle Shoals city, AL (35661)

Median Income

$66,726

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+604

Wealth inflow

Population

18,957

Unemployment

4.3%

0.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 604 for ZIP 35661 (Muscle Shoals city, AL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.3%+17% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.6%-75% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.5%-1% vs US avg

560

Establishments

13,845

Employees

~25 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing18.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade10.6%
Transportation, utilities6.1%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.5%
Professional, scientific, management6.9%
Education, health care, social22.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.1%
Other services7.5%
Public administration4.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 35661 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.9%, median income fell 6.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.3%.

Median Income

$66,726

-11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate