Troy
City in Oakland County, Michigan

Troy is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 87,294 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clawson, 3.3 miles S.
- 87,294residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 33.4 sq miland area · 86.6 km²
- 2,610 / sq mipopulation density
- 48085main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Troy
Troy is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A northern suburb of Detroit, Troy is located about 15 miles (24 km) north of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 87,294; this makes Troy the largest community in Oakland County and 13th-most populous municipality in the state.
Troy was organized as a township in 1827. Sections of the township were later incorporated into the cities of Birmingham, Clawson, and Royal Oak. The remainder of the township was incorporated as the city of Troy in 1955.
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Living in Troy
- Median household income
- $120,045
- Median home value
- $420,300
- Median rent
- $1,602/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Troy had 87,294 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 87,294 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,610 per sq mi (1,008 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Troy at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oakland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 87,294 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.45 sq mi (86.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.5839° N, 83.1455° W |
| ZIP codes | 48085, 48017, 48083, 48084, 48098 |
| Official website | troymi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2680700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Troy
- Clawson3.3 mi S
- Birmingham4.5 mi SW
- Bloomfield Hills5.1 mi W
- Royal Oak5.3 mi S
- Rochester Hills5.5 mi N
- Madison Heights5.7 mi SE
- Sterling Heights5.9 mi E
- Berkley6.2 mi S
- Beverly Hills6.4 mi SW
- Utica6.9 mi NE
- Huntington Woods7.1 mi S
- Rochester7.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Troy
What county is Troy in?
Troy is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Troy, MI?
87,294 people lived in Troy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Troy, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48085. Other ZIP codes: 48017, 48083, 48084, 48098.
What is the elevation of Troy?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Troy?
Clawson (3.3 mi), Birmingham (4.5 mi), Bloomfield Hills (5.1 mi), Royal Oak (5.3 mi), Rochester Hills (5.5 mi).
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