| ZIP Code | 36081 |
|---|---|
| City | Troy |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Pike County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 455 ft |
| Latitude | 31.911215 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.898114 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 24.7 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 28.0% ▲ 180% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 29% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 41 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,332 (33%) |
| Some College | 933 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 986 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 388 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,390 (33.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $42,005 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $182,600 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $833/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,398 |
| Vacant Units | 1,741 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,398 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,741 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 36081 is located in Troy, Alabama, within Pike County. With a population of 15,720, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 24.7 years. Economically, 36081 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $42,005 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36081 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $182,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $833 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.8%) and renters (52.2%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 36081 is majority White (51.28%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.0%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36081 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 36081 in Troy, AL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 15,720 residents, a median household income of $42,005, and a median home value of $182,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.