City

Tuskegee Institute, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Macon County  ·  Alabama

👥3,493Population
💰$41,938Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂22.2Median Age
🏠$100,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 153% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.6% Female 64.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.3%Hispanic: 2%Black: 83.1%Asian: 1%Other: 3.4%Race
White10.3%
Hispanic2.0%
Black83.1%
Asian1.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
41%
25–44
18%
45–64
14%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 153% above avg
HS Graduate367 (26.2%)
Some College143 (10.2%)
Associates361 (25.8%)
Bachelors48 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree481 (34.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 25.8%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 34.4%Edu
HS Grad26.2%
Some College10.2%
Associates25.8%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate34.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47%Renter: 53%Tenure
Owner47.0%
Renter53.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,938 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$100,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units1,849
Vacant Units762

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
51%
About Tuskegee Institute, AL

Tuskegee Institute is a city in Alabama, located in Macon County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 3,493 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.2 years.

Economically, Tuskegee Institute is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,938 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tuskegee Institute is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $710 per month.

The population of Tuskegee Institute is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (83.11%).

Tuskegee Institute, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Tuskegee Institute
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36088 3,493 $41,938 $100,600 $710 12.4% 37.8% 47.0%