ZIP Code 36081
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Troy · Pike County · Alabama
- Population
- 15,267
- Median income
- $44,375
- Median home value
- $198,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.4%
- Land area
- 563.4 sq mi
27/sq mi
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 26
Chicago
ZIP code 36081 in Troy, Alabama has a population of 15,267. The median household income is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $198,800, 29% below the US average. 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36081 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 563.4 square miles in Troy, Pike County, Alabama. The area is home to 15,267 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36081 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36081 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $198,800 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $851 per month, and 47.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36081 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pike County, so you can benchmark 36081 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36081.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 36081?
26.0
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
4.1%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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