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Troy, AL
City in Pike County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36082.
Population
17,716
Land area
28.3sq mi
People per sq mi
625
ZIP codes
1
Troy and its ZIP codes
Troy at a glance
- Troy is about 6.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $50,717 a year, 21% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,400 (10% above Alabama) and median rent is $922 a month.
Local data for Troy, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Troy, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,717
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$231,400
Median rent
$922/mo
Homeownership
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher
39.7%
Median age
25.3
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (669), German Americans (567), Mexican Americans (280).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Troy.
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
How people get to work
Troy, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Troy, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
264
Countywide, mostly 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 Troy, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Troy
1 in or overlapping Troy. Population shown
Cities near Troy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BanksTown | 7.4 mi | 2 |
| BrundidgeCity | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| GoshenTown | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| PetreyTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| GlenwoodTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| LuverneCity | 19 mi | 15.6 |
| AritonTown | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| RutledgeTown | 21 mi | 5.9 |
| ClioCity | 22 mi | 10.1 |
| BrantleyTown | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| LouisvilleTown | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| Union SpringsCity | 27 mi | 6.6 |
| ElbaCity | 28 mi | 15.3 |
| FitzpatrickCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.2 |
| Blue SpringsTown | 29 mi | 2.9 |
| New BrocktonTown | 29 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Troy, AL in?
- Troy is in Pike County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Troy, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Troy include 36082.
- What is the population of Troy, AL?
- About 17,716 people live in Troy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Troy?
- Nearby places include Banks (7.4 mi), Brundidge (11 mi), Goshen (11 mi), Petrey (15 mi), Glenwood (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023