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Albany, GA
City in Dougherty County, Georgia. ZIP codes: 31701, 31705, 31707.
Population
67,224
Land area
55.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,221
ZIP codes
3
Albany and its ZIP codes
Albany at a glance
- Albany is about 6.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 13th among 669 cities and towns in Georgia.
- The median household income is $47,240, 39% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,300 (59% below Georgia) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Albany, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools19
- Colleges3
- Libraries5
- Banks22
- Post Offices4
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores39
- Restaurants267
- Affordable Housing19
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers7
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers16
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Albany, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,240
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$124,300
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,837), German Americans (1,331), Mexican Americans (665).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dougherty County. PPP loans are for Albany.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,821
44,899 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,024
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$743M
FY 2026, $8,657 per person
PPP loans
$163M
3,861 loans, 19,226 jobs reported
How people get to work
Albany, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albany, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
384
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
827
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albany, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Albany
3 in or overlapping Albany. Population shown
Cities near Albany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 22 |
| LeesburgCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| BacontonCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| SasserTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| SylvesterCity | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| NewtonCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| PoulanCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| BronwoodTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| DoerunCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| DawsonCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| WarwickCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| LearyCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| Sale CityCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| CamillaCity | 23 mi | 6.6 |
| SmithvilleCity | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| SumnerTown | 24 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albany, GA in?
- Albany is in Dougherty County, Georgia.
- What ZIP codes are in Albany, GA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Albany include 31701, 31705, 31707.
- What is the population of Albany, GA?
- About 67,224 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albany?
- Nearby places include Putney (6.9 mi), Leesburg (11 mi), Baconton (13 mi), Sasser (16 mi), Sylvester (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023