Troy North Carolina Map

About Troy, North Carolina

Troy is a locality in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,926. The population density is 306.5 people per km². Troy is located at 35.3585°N, 79.8945°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27371.

Troy, North Carolina, unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle rises and falls, where the rich, red earth of the Piedmont cradles a scattering of homes and businesses. It lies 24.6 miles south of Asheboro, NC (from Asheboro, NC: bearing 191°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west of Biscoe. Sunlight, when it breaks free from the humid embrace of summer clouds, often possesses a softened, almost diffused quality, casting a mellow sheen over the open fields and the bordering stands of pine and oak. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of pine needles, damp soil, and the distant promise of rain, a scent that clings to the very breath. The terrain here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, a steadfastness that mirrors the lives lived within its bounds. The history of Troy is intimately tied to the land, a story of farming and the intermittent gleam of mining ambition that once flickered in the surrounding hills. For generations, agriculture, particularly cotton and tobacco, formed the backbone of Troy's economy, its rhythms dictated by the seasons and the unpredictable generosity of the weather. Though the landscape has evolved, remnants of this agrarian past persist in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, a diverse range of small industries and businesses sustain Troy, contributing to a sense of steady, unhurried progress. The community retains a distinct character, one that values neighborly connection and the simple, enduring beauty of its Piedmont setting.

About This Troy Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Troy, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Troy includes the ZIP code (27371), telephone area code (336), county seat of Montgomery County (Troy), and school district assignment (Montgomery County Schools). 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.