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Pittsview, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36871

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

1,277
3/sq mi
$51,490
Median income
$157,500
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsview pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36871 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36871 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsview, Russell County, Alabama, home to just 1,277 residents across 387.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36871 reports a modest median household income of $51,490 (15% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,705. Poverty here runs at 4.4%, with unemployment measured at 9.1%. The typical home here is valued at $157,500 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,411 monthly, and 76.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36871, plus 6 more within Russell County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 36871, Pittsview, 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

1,277

Population

387.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36871?

54.7

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 57.6%
African American 37.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$51,490

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,705

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36871 ranks nationally

Pittsview, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,490 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

470

Total Housing Units

275

Occupied Units

195

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$157,500

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,411

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 36871, employing approximately 289 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,728,000.

10

Businesses

289

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 30.0%

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 36871 vs 36859 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36859 Holy Trinity, AL 34 9.3 mi

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Pop: 18,751
36875 standard
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Pop: 4,622
36856 standard
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Pop: 3,719
36860 standard
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Pop: 1,580
36858 standard
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Pop: 441

Related Areas

Russell County Pittsview, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36871 in? ▼
ZIP code 36871 (Pittsview) is located in Russell County, Alabama. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36871? ▼
ZIP code 36871 in Pittsview, AL has a population of 1,277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36871? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36871 is $51,490, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36871? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36871 is $157,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36871? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36871 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36871? ▼
ZIP code 36871 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36871? ▼
In ZIP code 36871, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36871? ▼
In ZIP code 36871, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36871? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36871 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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