PlainZIP

Troy, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36081

Pike County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,267
27/sq mi
$44,375
Median income
$198,800
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Troy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36081 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36081 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Troy, Pike County, Alabama, home to 15,267 residents across 563.4 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36081 reports a modest median household income of $44,375 (27% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,589. The poverty rate stands at 28.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $198,800 for a typical home value (12% above the state average), with rent averaging $851 a month; 47.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pike County, letting you compare 36081 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36081

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troy, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36081.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36081, Troy, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,267

Population

563.4

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36081?

26.0

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 51.3%
African American 41.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$44,375

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$29,589

Per Capita Income

28.3%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36081 ranks nationally

Troy, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,375 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,706

Total Housing Units

5,700

Occupied Units

2,006

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.0%
Renter 53.0%

$198,800

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$851

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36081 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 136
2021 +7.8% 147
2022 +5.0% 154
2023 +16.2% 179
2024 +1.1% 181

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 414 business establishments in ZIP 36081, employing approximately 7,324 people with a combined annual payroll of $313,225,000.

414

Businesses

7,324

Employees

$313.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 85 20.5%
Accommodation and food services 65 15.7%
Health care and social assistance 50 12.1%
Finance and insurance 40 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 40 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.3%
Construction 16 3.9%
Wholesale trade 16 3.9%
Manufacturing 12 2.9%
Information 9 2.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.2%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 36081 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36081 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36082 Troy, AL 1,667 7.8 mi
36079 Troy, AL 9,339 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

36079 standard
Troy, AL
Pop: 9,339
36010 standard
Brundidge, AL
Pop: 4,677
36035 standard
Goshen, AL
Pop: 1,913
36082 standard
Troy, AL
Pop: 1,667
36005 standard
Banks, AL
Pop: 1,522
36034 standard
Glenwood, AL
Pop: 807

Related Areas

Pike County Troy, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36081 in? ▼
ZIP code 36081 (Troy) is located in Pike County, Alabama. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36081? ▼
ZIP code 36081 in Troy, AL has a population of 15,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36081? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36081 is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36081? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36081 is $198,800, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36081? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36081 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36081? ▼
ZIP code 36081 has 414 business establishments employing approximately 7,324 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36081? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36081 are: Retail trade (85), Accommodation and food services (65), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36081? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36081 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36081? ▼
In ZIP code 36081, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36081? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36081 is 18.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36081? ▼
In ZIP code 36081, approximately 47.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36081? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36081 is 28.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.