36088 ZIP Code — Tuskegee Institute, AL

Macon County, Alabama

ZIP code 36088 is located in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, within Macon County. It covers approximately 2.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36088

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 $97,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $32,885. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 36088 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,451
population
2.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36088 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Tuskegee Institute Acceptable
Tuskegee Institute Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
36083 Tuskegee (3.3 mi) 36039 Hardaway (9 mi) 36866 Notasulga (10.4 mi) 36075 Shorter (11.4 mi) 36832 Auburn (13.2 mi) 36078 Tallassee (15.1 mi) 36830 Auburn (16.6 mi) 36849 Auburn University (18.1 mi) 36089 Union Springs (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,451
Population density 1,190 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 087
Geography
Land area 2.90 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 32.4181
Longitude -85.7123
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 64.3% 60.1% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 18.6% 26.2% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 11.2% 18.0%
Over $200k 2.9% 2.5% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,451
Population
1,190
People per sq mi
22.2
Median age
$32,885
Median household income
$16,812
Per capita income
$97,200
Median home value
$766
Median monthly rent
50.4%
Home ownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
Unemployment
1,331
Housing units
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
42
Under 5
76
35
5–9
65
63
10–14
115
284
15–19
515
271
20–24
493
93
25–34
168
107
35–44
195
65
45–54
119
72
55–59
131
34
60–64
61
85
65–74
155
39
75–84
70
35
85+
63
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1850114.5%
18 and over2,95085.5%
65 and over44713.0%
Median age22.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.5%
White 7%
Two or more races 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Other race 0.8%
GroupCount%
Black or African American3,03186.5%
White2457%
Two or more races862.5%
Asian601.7%
Hispanic or Latino521.5%
Other race290.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.3% 60.1% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 18.6% 26.2% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 11.2% 18.0%
Over $200k 2.9% 2.5% 4.4%
Under $10k 22.6%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 16.6%
$25k–$35k 9.0%
$35k–$50k 10.8%
$50k–$75k 14.4%
$75k–$100k 7.8%
$100k–$150k 12.2%
$150k–$200k 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k22.6%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k16.6%
$25k–$35k9.0%
$35k–$50k10.8%
$50k–$75k14.4%
$75k–$100k7.8%
$100k–$150k12.2%
$150k–$200k2.0%
Median income$32,885

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%
$50k–$100k 42.5%
$100k–$150k 28.3%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k–$300k 5.4%
$300k–$500k 0.5%
$500k–$1M 0.7%
$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,200
Median rent / month$766
Owner occupied50.4%
Renter occupied49.6%
Vacant38.7%
Single-family detached66.8%
Large apartment buildings3.3%
Mobile homes1.4%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)1.98

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.0%
2000–20095.4%
1990–19998.1%
1980–19899.6%
1970–197932.1%
1960–196917.7%
1950–195913.4%
1940–19494.8%
1939 or earlier7.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.2%
1 bedroom8.4%
2 bedrooms21.9%
3 bedrooms46.2%
4 bedrooms16.7%
5+ bedrooms3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle16.6%
1 vehicle46.3%
2 vehicles18.3%
3 or more18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas68.3%
Electricity28.5%
Propane / LP gas3.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22018.8%
Cohabiting couple927.8%
Male householder, no spouse27323.3%
Female householder, no spouse58750.1%
Households with children under 1827323.3%
Households with seniors (65+)41335.2%
Average household size2.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married64.9%70.8%
Married25.2%12.5%
Separated5.0%2.7%
Widowed0.0%8.7%
Divorced5.0%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%
Some HS, no diploma 17.5%
HS graduate 19.8%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 20.9%
Graduate / professional 17.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.9%
Bachelor's or higher38.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool251.4%
Kindergarten321.8%
Elementary school1639.4%
High school1408.1%
College / grad school1,37679.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 16.7%
Public administration 11.2%
Retail trade 8.0%
Other services 6.8%
Finance & real estate 6.5%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Agriculture & mining 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 2.5%
Professional & management 1.2%
Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.7%
Service25.1%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation10.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.1%
Government24.8%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.6%
Carpool13.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk9.7%
Work from home6.6%
Other means3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)19.2

Poverty

All people 43.9%
Under 18 years 70.6%
18 and over 37.5%
Married-couple families 22.7%
Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.9%
Retirement income23.4%
Supplemental Security6.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP25.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.9%
High blood pressure38.2%
High cholesterol24.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart disease5.1%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma12.7%
Arthritis22.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease5.7%
Cancer3.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.3%
Binge drinking12.7%
No physical activity30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep44.2%
Depression23.0%
Fair or poor health20.9%
Poor mental health19.8%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.9%
Visited dentist54.8%
Cholesterol screening86.7%
Teeth loss22.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1033.5%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 187.8%
18–64 years8.1%
65 and over53.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.2%
Public insurance36.1%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 195.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,33396.6%
Spanish160.5%
Other Indo-European160.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,38298.0%
Born in same state3,35197.1%
Born in different state2,28966.3%
Foreign born310.9%
Naturalized citizen692.0%
Not a US citizen811.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab2447.1%
Italian90.3%
AncestryCount%
French90.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.0%
Internet access84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36088

What city is ZIP code 36088 in?

ZIP code 36088 is primarily assigned to Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36088 in?

ZIP code 36088 falls within Macon County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36088?

44% of residents in ZIP code 36088 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36088?

The median home value in ZIP code 36088 is $97,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36088?

The median household income in ZIP code 36088 is $32,885, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 36088?

ZIP code 36088 has an estimated population of 3,451 residents, with a density of 1,189 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36088 in?

ZIP code 36088 observes the CST timezone.

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