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Albany, CA
City in Alameda County, California. ZIP codes: 94706.
Population
19,414
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
10,846
ZIP codes
1
Albany and its ZIP codes
Albany at a glance
- Albany is about 43 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $144,107 a year, 45% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,202,200 (64% above California) and median rent is $2,445 a month.
Local data for Albany, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albany, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$144,107
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$1,202,200
Median rent
$2,445/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
77.8%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (2,831), Irish Americans (1,788), German Americans (1,538).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alameda County. PPP loans are for Albany.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,979
783,094 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$111,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.4B
FY 2026, $25,202 per person
PPP loans
$32.8M
743 loans, 3,826 jobs reported
How people get to work
Albany, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone36.5%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit11.5%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle3.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home38.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albany, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
3,420
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
74° / 43°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albany, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.1%
U.S. 33.3% -13.2 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
6.7%
U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Albany
1 in or overlapping Albany. Population shown
Cities near Albany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BerkeleyCity | 1.7 mi | 10.4 |
| KensingtonCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| El CerritoCity | 2 mi | 3.7 |
| EmeryvilleCity | 3.6 mi | 1.3 |
| East Richmond HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| RollingwoodCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| San PabloCity | 5.7 mi | 2.6 |
| El SobranteCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.1 |
| PiedmontCity | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| North RichmondCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| RichmondCity | 6.8 mi | 30 |
| Tara HillsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| PinoleCity | 7.2 mi | 5.1 |
| OrindaCity | 7.3 mi | 12.9 |
| Montalvin ManorCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BayviewCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albany, CA in?
- Albany is in Alameda County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Albany, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Albany include 94706.
- What is the population of Albany, CA?
- About 19,414 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albany?
- Nearby places include Berkeley (1.7 mi), Kensington (1.9 mi), El Cerrito (2 mi), Emeryville (3.6 mi), East Richmond Heights (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023