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ZIP Code 36079
Troy, AL, Pike County
Population
9,174
Land area
187.5sq mi
People per sq mi
49
City
Troy
ZIP 36079 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 36079 at a glance
- ZIP 36079 (Troy) is 51% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,405 a year, 7% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,100 (16% below Alabama) and median rent is $918 a month.
Local data for ZIP 36079
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 36079, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,405
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$177,100
Prices +9.8% in a year
Median rent
$918/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
31.9%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
21.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
142
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
3,783
$228M annual payroll
PPP loans
$20.77M
306 loans
Campaign donations
$28.58K
0% D, 48% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 36079, 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
90° / 37°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 36079, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 36079
ZIP codes near 36079
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 36082Troy | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| 36035Goshen | 7.6 mi | 109.9 |
| 36034Glenwood | 11 mi | 60.6 |
| 36081Banks | 12 mi | 209.5 |
| 36346New Brockton | 15 mi | 53.2 |
| 36010Brundidge | 15 mi | 129.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 36079?
- ZIP code 36079 is in Troy, AL (Pike County).
- What county is ZIP code 36079 in?
- ZIP code 36079 is mostly in Pike County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 36079?
- About 9,174 people live in the 36079 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.