City

Troy, AL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Pike County  ·  Alabama

👥25,776Population
💰$47,776Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂28.9Median Age
🏠$176,697Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 37.5%Asian: 2.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White55.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black37.5%
Asian2.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
27%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.61
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma160 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,074 (32%)
Some College1,623 (12.7%)
Associates1,901 (14.9%)
Bachelors827 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree4,146 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.2%Renter: 42.9%Tenure
Owner57.2%
Renter42.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,776 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$176,697 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units12,008
Vacant Units2,555

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Troy, AL

Troy is a city in Alabama, located in Pike County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,776 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.93 years.

Economically, Troy is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,776 is below the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Troy is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,697, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month.

The population of Troy is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.24%).

Troy, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Troy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36079 9,282 $57,551 $166,700 $969 2.9% 38.8% 73.1%
36081 15,720 $42,005 $182,600 $833 3.5% 39.3% 47.8%