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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36081

Pike County

Typical home value

$163,884[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.1%
5-year / yr
+2.3%
10-year / yr
+2.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-42.3%
vs metro
vs state
-16.4%
ZIP 36081 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36081 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 36081 is worth $163,884. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,143 a month — a 8.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,143[2]
Gross yield
8.4%[2]
Cap rate
5.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$414[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pike County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
15,143[3]
Median household income
$44,375[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Pike County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-94[5]
Moved in
843
Moved out
937

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
5
  • Troy Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Troy City

    996 students

  • Charles Henderson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Troy City

    525 students

  • Charles Henderson Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Troy City

    256 students

  • Alternative Learning Center

    High · Grades 6–12 · Troy City

  • Pike County Alternative Learning Center

    High · Grades 5–12 · Pike County

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.0%
Annual rent$13,714

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$829
Loan principal$131,107
Down payment$32,777
Total interest paid$167,220

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.87
Monthly cost to own$999
Monthly rent$1,143

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36081?
The typical home in 36081 is worth $163,884, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36081?
Home values in 36081 are down 4.1% over the past year, and up 2.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36081?
A typical home in 36081 rents for about $1,143 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 36081?
The effective property tax rate in 36081 is 0.3% — roughly $414 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36081?
ZIP code 36081 has a population of 15,143 and a median household income of $44,375.

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