ZIP Code 36079 — Troy, AL
36079 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Troy, Alabama, in Pike County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 36079 at a glance
| ZIP code | 36079 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Troy |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Pike FIPS 01109 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 9,174 |
| Coordinates | 31.766050, -86.012060 |
How ZIP+4 works in 36079
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 36079. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 36079 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Troy
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 36079.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 36082 | Troy, AL | 4.2 mi |
| 36035 | Goshen, AL | 6.8 mi |
| 36034 | Glenwood, AL | 11.5 mi |
| 36081 | Troy, AL | 11.8 mi |
| 36010 | Brundidge, AL | 13.4 mi |
| 36346 | Jack, AL | 15.1 mi |
| 36049 | Luverne, AL | 15.8 mi |
| 36036 | Grady, AL | 16.9 mi |
| 36005 | Banks, AL | 18.5 mi |
| 36041 | Highland Home, AL | 21.2 mi |
| 36009 | Brantley, AL | 21.3 mi |
| 36311 | Ariton, AL | 22.4 mi |
Questions about 36079
What is the ZIP+4 code for 36079?
36079 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 36079, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 36079?
36079 is assigned to Troy, Alabama, in Pike County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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