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Tuskegee, AL
City in Macon County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36088.
Population
8,938
Land area
17.1sq mi
People per sq mi
524
ZIP codes
1
Tuskegee and its ZIP codes
Tuskegee at a glance
- Tuskegee is about 5.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 80th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $38,000, 41% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,800 (50% below Alabama) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Tuskegee, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tuskegee, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,000
Poverty rate
29.0%
Median home value
$104,800
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
22.9
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (79), German Americans (71), Irish Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macon County. PPP loans are for Tuskegee.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,494
4,948 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,788
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $12,543 per person
PPP loans
$1.6M
91 loans, 134 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tuskegee, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.3%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked16.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tuskegee, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
251
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tuskegee, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Tuskegee
1 in or overlapping Tuskegee. Population shown
Cities near Tuskegee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinTown | 6.2 mi | 15.1 |
| NotasulgaTown | 8.3 mi | 14 |
| ShorterTown | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| ReeltownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.5 |
| LoachapokaTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| TallasseeCity | 13 mi | 11.4 |
| AuburnCity | 16 mi | 62.9 |
| FitzpatrickCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| WaverlyTown | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| HurtsboroTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| Union SpringsCity | 22 mi | 6.6 |
| OpelikaCity | 23 mi | 61.5 |
| EclecticTown | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| Emerald MountainCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 16.1 |
| Camp HillTown | 24 mi | 9 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 24.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tuskegee, AL in?
- Tuskegee is in Macon County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Tuskegee, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tuskegee include 36088.
- What is the population of Tuskegee, AL?
- About 8,938 people live in Tuskegee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tuskegee?
- Nearby places include Franklin (6.2 mi), Notasulga (8.3 mi), Shorter (10 mi), Reeltown (12 mi), Loachapoka (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023