Troy New York Map

About Troy, New York

Troy is a locality in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It has a population of 51,033. The population density is 1903.2 people per km². Troy is located at 42.7284°N, 73.6918°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12182.

Troy rises from the confluence of the Hudson River and the Poestenkill Creek, a landscape of rolling hills and steep inclines that give way to broad, sweeping vistas. It lies 6.2 miles north-north-east of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 32°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-south-east of Niskayuna. The city itself is a study in contrasts, its historic brownstone facades standing stoically against the backdrop of a more modern, evolving urban core. The air here often carries the crisp, clean scent of the river, especially on those days when a brisk wind sweeps down from the Adirondacks, whispering through the mature oak and maple trees that line its older avenues. In the late afternoon, the sun, when it breaks through the clouds, casts a warm, honeyed light upon the red brick and weathered stone, imbuing Troy with a timeless, almost painterly quality. The story of Troy is deeply entwined with its industrial past, a legacy of ironworks, textiles, and collar manufacturing that once pulsed with the lifeblood of American innovation. This heritage is etched into the very architecture, from the grand, forgotten factories to the sturdy homes built by the skilled laborers who fueled its growth. Today, that entrepreneurial spirit finds new expression in a vibrant local economy that champions artisanal food, independent businesses, and a burgeoning arts scene, all contributing to the unique character of Troy. The Rensselaer County Historical Society, housed within the magnificent former home of the Russell Sage College, stands as a quiet sentinel to this rich history, a reminder of the generations who have shaped this place.

About This Troy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Troy, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.728412, -73.691785. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Troy and Rensselaer County.

Detailed location data for Troy includes the ZIP code (12180), telephone area code (518), county seat of Rensselaer County (Troy), and school district assignment (Troy City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Troy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.