| ZIP Code | 36088 |
|---|---|
| City | Tuskegee Institute |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 385 ft |
| Latitude | 32.419729 |
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| Longitude | -85.717085 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.2 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 22.0% ▲ 120% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 12.4% ▲ 153% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 367 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 143 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 361 (25.8%) |
| Bachelors | 48 (3.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 481 (34.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,938 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $100,600 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $710/mo |
| Total Units | 1,849 |
| Vacant Units | 762 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,849 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 762 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
ZIP code 36088 is located in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, within Macon County. With a population of 3,493, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.2 years. Economically, 36088 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,938 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36088 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $100,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $710 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.0%) and renters (53.0%). Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 36088 is primarily Black (83.11%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.0%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36088 stands at 12.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 36088 in Tuskegee Institute, AL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a young community. With 3,493 residents, a median household income of $41,938, and a median home value of $100,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.