City

Tuskegee, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Alabama

👥9,355Population
💰$45,313Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$89,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 132% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.3%Hispanic: 1%Black: 83.9%Asian: 0%Other: 2.6%Race
White12.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Black83.9%
Asian0.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
26%
25–44
16%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 132% above avg
No HS Diploma49 (1%)
HS Graduate1,588 (32.5%)
Some College593 (12.2%)
Associates1,039 (21.3%)
Bachelors358 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree1,252 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College12.2%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.3%Renter: 43.7%Tenure
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,313 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$89,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units4,598
Vacant Units1,141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
52%
About Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee is a city in Alabama, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,355 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Tuskegee is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,313 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tuskegee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month.

The population of Tuskegee is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (83.89%).

Tuskegee, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Tuskegee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36083 9,355 $45,313 $89,100 $692 11.4% 33.0% 56.3%