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Troy, MI
City in Oakland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48083, 48084, 48085, 48098.
Population
87,898
Land area
33.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,628
ZIP codes
4
Troy and its ZIP codes
Troy at a glance
- Troy is about 15 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $120,045 a year, 65% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $420,300 (81% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,602 a month.
Local data for Troy, MI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools28
- Colleges5
- Libraries1
- Banks25
- Post Offices2
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores38
- Restaurants418
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies26
- Hospice Care9
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Troy, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,045
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$420,300
Median rent
$1,602/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
64.8%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (14,252), German Americans (11,437), Irish Americans (7,450).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for Troy.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,231
720,266 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$93,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.6B
FY 2026, $8,330 per person
PPP loans
$817M
4,706 loans, 81,119 jobs reported
How people get to work
Troy, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home22.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Troy, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,054
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,096
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Troy, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.5%
U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Troy
4 in or overlapping Troy. Population shown
Cities near Troy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClawsonCity | 2.9 mi | 2.2 |
| BirminghamCity | 3.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Bloomfield HillsCity | 5 mi | 5 |
| Royal OakCity | 5 mi | 11.8 |
| Madison HeightsCity | 5.4 mi | 7.1 |
| BerkleyCity | 5.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Rochester HillsCity | 5.9 mi | 32.8 |
| Sterling HeightsCity | 6 mi | 36.4 |
| Beverly HillsVillage | 6.5 mi | 4 |
| Huntington WoodsCity | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| UticaCity | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Lathrup VillageCity | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Auburn HillsCity | 7.4 mi | 16.6 |
| Pleasant RidgeCity | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| RochesterCity | 7.7 mi | 3.8 |
| Bingham FarmsVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Troy, MI in?
- Troy is in Oakland County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Troy, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Troy include 48083, 48084, 48085, 48098.
- What is the population of Troy, MI?
- About 87,898 people live in Troy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Troy?
- Nearby places include Clawson (2.9 mi), Birmingham (3.9 mi), Bloomfield Hills (5 mi), Royal Oak (5 mi), Madison Heights (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023