Tuskegee, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36083
Macon County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,563
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,024
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tuskegee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36083 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36083 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, home to 9,563 residents across 659.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36083 reports a modest median household income of $46,024 (24% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,169. The poverty rate is 22.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,000 (46% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $741; owner occupancy is 54.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Macon County, so 36083 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tuskegee, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36083.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36083, Tuskegee, 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
9,563
Population
659.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36083?
32.5
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$46,024
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,169
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36083 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Tuskegee, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,024 25th percentile higher than 25% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,641housing units
4,641
Total Housing Units
3,481
Occupied Units
1,160
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,000
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$741
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 36083, employing approximately 2,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,933,000.
117
Businesses
2,191
Employees
$155.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 26.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 16.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36083 vs 36088 →
ZIP 36083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36083
Tuskegee (36083)
9,563 residents
- 36088
Tuskegee Institute (36088)
4,767 residents
- 36031 156
Fort Davis (36031)
156 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36083 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36031
Fort Davis (36031)
$50,476 median income
- 36083
Tuskegee (36083)
$46,024 median income
- 36088
Tuskegee Institute (36088)
$35,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36083 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36083, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,563 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36083 in?
ZIP code 36083 (Tuskegee) is located in Macon County, Alabama. Macon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/macon-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36083?
ZIP code 36083 in Tuskegee, AL has a population of 9,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36083?
The median household income in ZIP 36083 is $46,024, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36083?
The median home value in ZIP 36083 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36083 is African American at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36083?
ZIP code 36083 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 2,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36083 are: Retail trade (31), Health care and social assistance (19), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36083?
In ZIP code 36083, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 36083?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36083 is 22.4 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 36083?
In ZIP code 36083, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36083 is 22.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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