Zip code 36871: Pittsview, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36871?

36871 is assigned to Pittsview, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36871 in?

36871 is in Russell County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36871?

About 547 people live in 36871, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36871?

The median household income in 36871 is $51,490.

Q: What zip codes are near 36871?

The closest zip codes to 36871 are 36851, 36859, 31821, 36875, 36856.

Residential delivery areaRussell CountyCentral Time

Population

547

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$158K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,411/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

54.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

129 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36871

36871 is a rural zip code in Pittsview, Alabama (Russell County), covering 129 sq mi of land. About 547 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 54.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,490 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $157,500, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,411 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 52.9 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and cleaning and personal care.

How 36871 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute52.9 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min3rd of 587 in AL
Housing vacancy41.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%28th of 606 in AL
Rent-burdened renters83%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%37th of 568 in AL
Median age54.7
98th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.350th of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate24.8%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%7th of 614 in AL
Residents 65 and older29.6%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%53rd of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate9.7%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%83rd of 612 in AL
Tech workers5.8%
84th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%36th of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate76%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%352nd of 605 in AL
Diversity index57.3
66th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.852nd of 616 in AL
Government workers15.6%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%303rd of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$1,411
51st
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,00729th of 503 in AL
Work from home10%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%131st of 612 in AL
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%486th of 615 in AL
Per capita income$29,705
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087328th of 614 in AL
Median earnings per worker$36,607
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396411th of 605 in AL
Median home value$157,500
11th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900299th of 565 in AL
Median household income$51,490
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999352nd of 582 in AL
Poverty rate4.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%565th of 607 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher12%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%457th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1810.6%
3rd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%565th of 616 in AL
Self-employed workers4%
2nd
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%539th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.343
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479558th of 603 in AL
Population547
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768564th of 616 in AL
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi607th of 616 in AL
Broadband access69.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%550th of 605 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%584th of 616 in AL
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%601st of 612 in AL

Measure	36871	Russell	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Average commuteWeakness	52.9 min	26.3 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	99th	3rd of 587
Housing vacancy	41.5%	13.6%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	28th of 606
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	83%	54.4%	48.8%	51.1%	99th	37th of 568
Median age	54.7	37.5	39.3	38.9	98th	50th of 616
Uninsured rateWeakness	24.8%	11.3%	9.2%	8.4%	98th	7th of 614
Residents 65 and older	29.6%	15.3%	17.8%	17.2%	96th	53rd of 616
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.7%	6.2%	4.7%	5.2%	93rd	83rd of 612
Tech workers	5.8%	2.5%	2.7%	3.8%	84th	36th of 612
Homeownership rate	76%	61.3%	70.2%	65.2%	69th	352nd of 605
Diversity index	57.3	59.9	52.8	61.4	66th	52nd of 616
Government workers	15.6%	18.2%	16.6%	14.5%	63rd	303rd of 612
Median gross rent	$1,411	$939	$1,007	$1,413	51st	29th of 503
Work from home	10%	9.3%	8.8%	15.1%	34th	131st of 612
Veterans	4.6%	13.3%	7.7%	6.2%	33rd	486th of 615
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,705	$28,243	$36,087	$44,673	18th	328th of 614
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,607	$36,725	$43,396	$49,666	12th	411th of 605
Median home value	$157,500	$165,700	$209,900	$332,700	11th	299th of 565
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,490	$51,197	$63,999	$80,734	10th	352nd of 582
Poverty rateStrength	4.4%	22.2%	15.6%	12.5%	8th	565th of 607
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12%	18.2%	28.4%	35.7%	5th	457th of 612
Residents under 18	10.6%	24.3%	22.2%	22%	3rd	565th of 616
Self-employed workers	4%	10.2%	9.1%	10%	2nd	539th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.343	0.469	0.479	0.483	2nd	558th of 603
Population	547	58,811	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	564th of 616
Population density	4/sq mi	92/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	607th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	69.1%	79.7%	87.5%	91%	1st	550th of 605
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.7%	4%	14.1%	1st	584th of 616
Healthcare workers	0%	8.7%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	601st of 612

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

13%

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

20%

55–64

11%

65–74

19%

75+

Median age

54.7

Under 18

10.6%

65 and over

29.6%

Race and ethnicity

White53%
Black37%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

57.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 275
Average household size: 2
Family households: 49.8%
Married couples: 40.4%
Living alone: 41.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

34%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36871

$51,490

Russell Co.

$51,197

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,705

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.343

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36871

$157,500

Russell Co.

$165,700

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36871

$1,411

Russell Co.

$939

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

57%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

38%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 470
Owner-occupied: 76%
Vacant: 41.5%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 83%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.5%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

32%

20–29

30–44

13%

45–59

16%

60+

40%

Average commute

52.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

24%

Management

20%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Business and finance

10%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Computer and math

Education

Production

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

47%

Professional and technical services

10%

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Retail

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Public administration

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$36,607

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36871	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$78,654	$74,888
Service	$10,577	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,955	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

27%

High school

35%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 72.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
Households with broadband: 69.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 6.9%
No internet access: 30.9%
Without health insurance: 24.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pittsview
State: Alabama
County: Russell County
Center point: 32.1582° N, 85.1567° W
Land area: 129 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 36871

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36851	Cottonton, AL	4.5 mi	0	—	—
36859	Holy Trinity, AL · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
31821	Omaha, GA	11 mi	112	—	—
36875	Seale, AL	11 mi	4,017	$55,896	$186,200
36856	Fort Mitchell, AL	12 mi	8,716	$75,381	$258,700
36027	Eufaula, AL	13 mi	14,869	$47,825	$131,800
36858	Hatchechubbee, AL	14 mi	303	—	$178,600
31814	Louvale, GA	17 mi	10	—	—
36860	Hurtsboro, AL	18 mi	1,486	$43,451	$63,400
36072	Eufaula, AL · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
36053	Midway, AL	19 mi	2,403	$49,357	$104,200
36869	Phenix City, AL	19 mi	21,518	$50,061	$136,700

Questions about 36871

What city is zip code 36871?

36871 is assigned to Pittsview, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36871 in?

36871 is in Russell County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36871?

About 547 people live in 36871, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36871 in?

36871 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36871?

The median household income in 36871 is $51,490.

What zip codes are near 36871?

The closest zip codes to 36871 are 36851, 36859, 31821, 36875, 36856.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36871, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.