ZIP Code 36081 — Troy, AL
36081 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 36081 at a glance
| ZIP code | 36081 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Troy |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Pike FIPS 01109 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 15,143 |
| Coordinates | 31.906630, -85.898040 |
How ZIP+4 works in 36081
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 36081. 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 36081 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 36081.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 36082 | Troy, AL | 7.9 mi |
| 36005 | Banks, AL | 10.1 mi |
| 36079 | Troy, AL | 11.8 mi |
| 36035 | Goshen, AL | 15.4 mi |
| 36036 | Grady, AL | 16.1 mi |
| 36010 | Brundidge, AL | 17.2 mi |
| 36029 | Fitzpatrick, AL | 19.3 mi |
| 36048 | Louisville, AL | 19.7 mi |
| 36069 | Ramer, AL | 19.9 mi |
| 36052 | Mathews, AL | 20.6 mi |
| 36089 | Union Springs, AL | 20.9 mi |
| 36034 | Glenwood, AL | 23.2 mi |
Questions about 36081
What is the ZIP+4 code for 36081?
36081 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 36081, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 36081?
36081 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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