ZIP Code 36079 - Troy Alabama
Overview
ZIP Code 36079 is located in Troy Alabama. 36079 is primarily within Pike County, with some portions in Coffee County. Regionally, 36079 is located in the Montgomery Area.
ZIP Code 36079 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Troy |
| Primary County | Pike County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 8,998 |
| Area Code(s) | 334 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 36079 Map
36079 Demographics
36079 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Alabama based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 36079 is White. The current unemployment level in 36079 is 2.8%.
| Population | 8,998 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 42 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,763 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,472 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $403,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 70.33% |
36079 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,509 | 70.33% |
| Black | 2,470 | 26.69% |
| Hispanic | 249 | 2.69% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
36079 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 241 | 5.2% |
| Bachelor Degree | 844 | 18.2% |
| High School Diploma | 1,603 | 34.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 111 | 2.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 291 | 6.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 810 | 17.46% |
| Associates Degree | 287 | 6.19% |
| Masters Degree | 296 | 6.38% |
| Professional Degree | 35 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 120 | 2.59% |
36079 Geography
| Coordinates | 31.74275017, -86.00789642 |
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| Regions | Montgomery Area Dothan-Enterprise Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Troy, AL Enterprise, AL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 215 Square Miles |
36079 Schools
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36079 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65d - Southern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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