36871 ZIP Code — Pittsview, AL

Russell County, Alabama

ZIP code 36871 is located in Pittsview, Alabama, within Russell County. It covers approximately 128.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,027 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36871

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,850. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 36871 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,027

population

128.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsview	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36875 Seale (10.1 mi) 36856 Fort Mitchell (11.9 mi) 31821 Omaha (12.8 mi) 36858 Hatchechubbee (13.8 mi) 31815 Lumpkin (16.1 mi) 36869 Phenix City (16.2 mi) 36027 Eufaula (16.8 mi) 36860 Hurtsboro (18.3 mi) 39854 Georgetown (18.9 mi) 36053 Midway (19.3 mi) 31903 Columbus (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,027
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	128.88 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	32.1732
Longitude	-85.1204
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	30.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	12.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.8%	3.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,027

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$41,850

Median household income

$24,869

Per capita income

$115,500

Median home value

$816

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

23.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

561

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	215	20.9%
18 and over	812	79.1%
65 and over	244	23.8%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.3%

White 49.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	517	50.3%
White	510	49.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	30.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	12.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.8%	3.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$41,850

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 30.3%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 25.2%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,500
Median rent / month	$816
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	31.1%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	26.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	19.9%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.5%
Electricity	48.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.6%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	56	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	92	22.1%
Households with children under 18	119	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	155	37.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	25.1%
Married	48.9%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	7.6%
Widowed	0.0%	10.0%
Divorced	21.0%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 26.4%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	157	52.2%
High school	101	33.6%
College / grad school	43	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.2%

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Professional & management 15.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Retail trade 6.5%

Construction 4.7%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 23.5%

Under 18 years 51.6%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 49.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	38.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	49.3%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.3%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.1%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,020	99.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,027	100.0%
Born in same state	993	96.7%
Born in different state	610	59.4%
Foreign born	34	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	141	13.7%
Italian	40	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	72.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36871

What city is ZIP code 36871 in?

ZIP code 36871 is primarily assigned to Pittsview, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36871 in?

ZIP code 36871 falls within Russell County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36871?

24% of residents in ZIP code 36871 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36871 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 36871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36871?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36871 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 36871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36871 in?

ZIP code 36871 observes the CST timezone.