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Pike County, AL

4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Pike County, Alabama.

Population

32,987

Land area

672sq mi

People per sq mi

49

ZIP codes

6

Cities and towns in Pike County

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Pike County at a glance

  • Pike County is 51% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $48,677 a year, 24% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,600 (25% below Alabama) and median rent is $856 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Troy (17,716), Brundidge (2,392) and Goshen (355).

Local data for Pike County, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pike County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$48,677

Poverty rate

23.3%

Median home value

$157,600

Prices +6.2% in a year

Median rent

$856/mo

Homeownership

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

28.0%

Median age

31.6

Average commute

20.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,387), German Americans (1,160), Mexican Americans (598).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,806

15,481 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,706

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$252M

FY 2026, $7,648 per person

PPP loans

$62.5M

1,217 loans, 7,207 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$137K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Pike County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone85.6%
  • Carpooled6.3%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home5.3%

Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pike County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

264

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

12

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 37°F

52.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pike County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.3%

U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pike County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Pike County, AL?
Troy is the largest city or town in Pike County, with about 17,716 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Pike County?
Pike County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36010, 36034, 36035, 36079, 36081.
What is the population of Pike County, AL?
About 32,987 people live in Pike County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Pike County?
Pike County borders Montgomery County, Coffee County, Dale County, Barbour County, Crenshaw County, Bullock County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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