36083 ZIP Code — Tuskegee, AL

Macon County, Alabama

ZIP code 36083 is located in Tuskegee, Alabama, within Macon County. It covers approximately 223.11 square miles and serves a population of 9,385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36083

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 $87,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $40,295. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36083 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,385

population

223.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36083 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36083

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36083. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tuskegee	Acceptable
Tuskegee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36088 Tuskegee Institute (3.3 mi) 36039 Hardaway (7.6 mi) 36075 Shorter (12.4 mi) 36866 Notasulga (13.5 mi) 36832 Auburn (15.2 mi) 36089 Union Springs (15.5 mi) 36830 Auburn (17.7 mi) 36860 Hurtsboro (17.8 mi) 36078 Tallassee (18.1 mi) 36029 Fitzpatrick (18.9 mi) 36849 Auburn University (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,385
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	223.11 sq mi
Water area	2.04 sq mi
Latitude	32.3734
Longitude	-85.6910
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	61.3%	60.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	26.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	11.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,385

Population

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$40,295

Median household income

$22,776

Per capita income

$87,900

Median home value

$662

Median monthly rent

55.9%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

3,124

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

228

Under 5

253

144

5–9

160

205

10–14

227

606

15–19

674

601

20–24

669

456

25–34

507

282

35–44

314

488

45–54

543

229

55–59

255

284

60–64

316

579

65–74

644

274

75–84

305

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,517	16.2%
18 and over	7,868	83.8%
65 and over	1,944	20.7%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 83.8%

White 11.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,964	83.8%
White	1,122	11.8%
Two or more races	272	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	114	1.2%
Other race	16	0.2%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	60.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	26.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	11.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$40,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.7%

$50k–$100k 36.6%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,900
Median rent / month	$662
Owner occupied	55.9%
Renter occupied	44.1%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	60.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.1%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.1%
Electricity	50.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	961	27.2%
Cohabiting couple	157	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	817	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,592	45.1%
Households with children under 18	795	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,499	42.5%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.0%	51.6%
Married	28.0%	25.2%
Separated	2.1%	2.3%
Widowed	3.9%	9.9%
Divorced	9.0%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	118	4.1%
Kindergarten	61	2.1%
Elementary school	578	19.9%
High school	345	11.9%
College / grad school	1,803	62.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Professional & management 16.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.8%

Retail trade 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 3.5%

Construction 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	25.4%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	8.1%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.1%
High blood pressure	52.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.3%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	632	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,904	94.9%
Spanish	42	0.5%
Other Indo-European	42	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,321	99.3%
Born in same state	9,281	98.9%
Born in different state	7,155	76.2%
Foreign born	40	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	64	0.7%
Not a US citizen	30	46.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	980	10.4%
French	209	2.2%
Italian	191	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	54	0.6%
Dutch	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36083

What city is ZIP code 36083 in?

ZIP code 36083 is primarily assigned to Tuskegee, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36083 in?

ZIP code 36083 falls within Macon County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36083?

22% of residents in ZIP code 36083 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36083 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36083 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36083?

Health data for ZIP code 36083 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36083?

The median home value in ZIP code 36083 is $87,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 36083 in?

ZIP code 36083 observes the CST timezone.