| ZIP Code | 36083 |
|---|---|
| City | Tuskegee |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 310 ft |
| Latitude | 32.386729 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.684361 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↓ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 18.2% ▲ 82% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.0% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.4% ▲ 132% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 49 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,588 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 593 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 1,039 (21.3%) |
| Bachelors | 358 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,252 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,313 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,100 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $692/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,598 |
| Vacant Units | 1,141 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,598 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,141 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 36083 is located in Tuskegee, Alabama, within Macon County. With a population of 9,355, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 36083 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,313 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36083 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $89,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $692 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.3%) and renters (43.7%). Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 36083 is primarily Black (83.89%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.2%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36083 stands at 11.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 36083 in Tuskegee, AL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 9,355 residents, a median household income of $45,313, and a median home value of $89,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.