36081 ZIP Code, Troy, AL
36081 is a ZIP code in Troy, Alabama — mostly in Pike County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Bullock County. It covers 210 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 36082, 36005 and 36079. 15,143 people live here in 5,700 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (47% own). Median household income is $44,375, below the Alabama median of $63,999; the median age is 26.0, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Troy, AL
- County: Pike County
- Land area: 210 sq mi
- Population: 15,143
- Median household income: $44,375
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,143 |
| Households | 5,700 |
| Median household income | $44,375 |
| Income per person | $29,589 |
| Median age | 26 |
| Homeowners | 47.0% |
| Median home value | $198,800 |
| Median rent | $851 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.3% |
| Broadband internet | 85.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 12.4% |
| $10–15K | 7.1% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 14.9% |
| $75–100K | 9.7% |
| $100–150K | 12.6% |
| $150–200K | 6.1% |
| $200K+ | 4.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.0% |
| 10–19 | 16.5% |
| 20–24 | 24.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 9.6% |
| 65–74 | 6.0% |
| 75+ | 4.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 18.2% |
| Owned outright | 16.7% |
| Rented | 39.1% |
| Vacant | 26.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 56.8% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 14.7% |
| 5–19 units | 10.6% |
| 20+ units | 4.9% |
| Mobile / other | 12.3% |
Businesses in 36081
414 business establishments with 7,324 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 85
- Accommodation and Food Services: 65
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 50
- Finance and Insurance: 40
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 40
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 26
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 26
- Construction: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 36082 — Troy city, AL (8.2 mi)
- 36005 — Banks town, AL (9.6 mi)
- 36079 — Troy city, AL (11.6 mi)
- 36035 — Goshen town, AL (15.8 mi)
- 36036 (16 mi)
- 36010 — Brundidge city, AL (18.1 mi)
- 36029 — Fitzpatrick CDP, AL (18.8 mi)
- 36048 — Louisville town, AL (19.4 mi)
Areas that include 36081
- Troy, AL ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Bullock County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Pike County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Alabama ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 5: highest median household income in Pike County
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Pike County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Pike County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Pike County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pike County
- No. 2 of 6: lowest median age in Pike County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median age in Pike County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Pike County
Mail every home in 36081
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 36081, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 36081 in?
- 36081 is a Troy, AL mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Troy; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 36081 in?
- 36081 is mostly in Pike County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Bullock County.
- What is the population of 36081?
- About 15,143 people (±725), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 15,513.
- What is the median household income in 36081?
- $44,375 (±$7,128), compared with $63,999 for Alabama as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 36081?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 36081 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 36081?
- The closest, measured center to center: 36082 (8.2 mi, Troy), 36005 (9.6 mi, Banks), 36079 (11.6 mi, Troy), 36035 (15.8 mi, Goshen), 36036 (16 mi) and 36010 (18.1 mi, Brundidge).
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