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Troy, NY
City in Rensselaer County, New York. ZIP codes: 12180, 12182.
Population
51,033
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,927
ZIP codes
2
Troy and its ZIP codes
Troy at a glance
- Troy is about 12 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $58,477 a year, 32% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,500 (51% below New York) and median rent is $1,175 a month.
Local data for Troy, NY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools14
- Colleges4
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices3
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants187
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places41
Housing and community stats
Troy, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,477
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$206,500
Median rent
$1,175/mo
Homeownership
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher
37.3%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (10,953), Italian Americans (5,339), German Americans (4,222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rensselaer County. PPP loans are for Troy.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,962
56,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,491
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $6,510 per person
How people get to work
Troy, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit5.1%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Troy, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
571
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone41 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Troy, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Troy
2 in or overlapping Troy. Population shown
Cities near Troy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green IslandVillage | 1 mi | 0.7 |
| WatervlietCity | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| CohoesCity | 2.5 mi | 3.8 |
| WaterfordVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5.8 |
| WynantskillCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Siena CollegeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MenandsVillage | 4.7 mi | 3.1 |
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5 |
| PoestenkillCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.9 |
| RoesslevilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4 |
| AlbanyCity | 7.5 mi | 21.4 |
| RensselaerCity | 8 mi | 3.2 |
| West Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.8 |
| ColonieVillage | 8.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Clifton GardensCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Troy, NY in?
- Troy is in Rensselaer County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Troy, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Troy include 12180, 12182.
- What is the population of Troy, NY?
- About 51,033 people live in Troy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Troy?
- Nearby places include Green Island (1 mi), Watervliet (2.2 mi), Cohoes (2.5 mi), Waterford (3.2 mi), Latham (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023