36081 ZIP Code — Troy, AL
Pike County, Alabama
ZIP code 36081 is located in Troy, Alabama, within Pike County. It covers approximately 209.51 square miles and serves a population of 16,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.
About ZIP code 36081
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
The gap between median ($39,133) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,008
population
209.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36081 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36081
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36081. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Troy | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36082 Troy (8.7 mi)
36005 Banks (9 mi)
36079 Troy (13.1 mi)
36036 Grady (16.3 mi)
36035 Goshen (16.4 mi)
36010 Brundidge (16.6 mi)
36048 Louisville (18.5 mi)
36029 Fitzpatrick (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,008 |
| Population density | 76 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 209.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.9032 |
| Longitude | -85.8691 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 334 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.2% | 57.4% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.9% | 24.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 15.4% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
16,008
Population
76
People per sq mi
24.6
Median age
$39,133
Median household income
$25,538
Per capita income
$175,900
Median home value
$740
Median monthly rent
47.0%
Home ownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
4,515
Housing units
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
386
Under 5
404
418
5–9
438
371
10–14
388
940
15–19
985
1,870
20–24
1,960
806
25–34
844
819
35–44
858
642
45–54
672
462
55–59
485
431
60–64
452
403
65–74
423
211
75–84
221
58
85+
61
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,822 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,186 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,377 | 8.6% |
| Median age | 24.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.3%
Black or African American
42.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,141 | 50.3% |
| Black or African American | 6,803 | 42.1% |
| Two or more races | 512 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 499 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 | 1% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.2% | 57.4% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.9% | 24.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 15.4% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
13.5%
$10k–$15k
7.0%
$15k–$25k
15.4%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 13.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.3% |
| Median income | $39,133 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.3%
$50k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
23.1%
$200k–$300k
19.3%
$300k–$500k
11.9%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,900 |
| Median rent / month | $740 |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% |
| Vacant | 25.5% |
| Single-family detached | 53.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 14.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.4% |
| Electricity | 78.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,671 | 30.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 363 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,530 | 27.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,993 | 35.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,338 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 968 | 17.4% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 57.9% | 59.0% |
| Married | 27.4% | 26.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 288 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 209 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,320 | 19.3% |
| High school | 619 | 9.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,402 | 64.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Retail trade
16.3%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Professional & management
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Public administration
7.0%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Construction
2.4%
Other services
2.2%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 22.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.2% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
30.8%
Under 18 years
36.5%
18 and over
29.4%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
22.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.8% |
| Retirement income | 12.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 40.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 57.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 727 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 39.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.2% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,218 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 403 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 138 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 251 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,307 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 15,269 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,508 | 78.1% |
| Foreign born | 38 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 701 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 285 | 40.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,156 | 13.5% |
| French | 1,031 | 6.4% |
| Italian | 627 | 3.9% |
| English | 153 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 121 | 0.8% |
| German | 54 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.7% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36081
What city is ZIP code 36081 in?
ZIP code 36081 is primarily assigned to Troy, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36081 in?
ZIP code 36081 falls within Pike County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36081?
31% of residents in ZIP code 36081 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36081?
The median household income in ZIP code 36081 is $39,133, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36081?
The median home value in ZIP code 36081 is $175,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 36081?
ZIP code 36081 has an estimated population of 16,008 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 36081 in?
ZIP code 36081 observes the CST timezone.