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Albany, NY

City in Albany County, New York. ZIP codes: 12202, 12203, 12204, 12205, 12206, 12207 and more.

Population

100,492

Land area

21.4sq mi

People per sq mi

4,695

ZIP codes

11

Albany and its ZIP codes

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Albany at a glance

  • Albany is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 6th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
  • The median household income is $61,986, 28% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,700 (45% below New York) and median rent is $1,216 a month.

Local data for Albany, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Albany, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$61,986

Poverty rate

22.9%

Median home value

$234,700

Median rent

$1,216/mo

Homeownership

38.2%

Bachelor's or higher

45.3%

Median age

32.0

Average commute

20.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (13,793), Italian Americans (9,596), German Americans (7,683).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albany County. PPP loans are for Albany.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$85,818

235,826 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$83,395

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$13.82B

FY 2026, $43,901 per person

PPP loans

$220M

2,180 loans, 23,480 jobs reported

Albany County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Albany, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone55.2%
  • Carpooled10.4%
  • Public transit10.2%
  • Walked8.5%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home13.2%

Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Albany, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,638

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

591

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 16°F

40.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone45 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Albany, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

12.3%

U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

ZIP codes in Albany

11 in or overlapping Albany. Population shown

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Cities near Albany

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RoesslevilleCensus-designated place2.4 mi4
LoudonvilleCensus-designated place2.6 mi5
RensselaerCity2.6 mi3.2
MenandsVillage2.8 mi3.1
Siena CollegeCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.2
Hampton ManorCensus-designated place4.2 mi3
ColonieVillage4.6 mi3.2
WestmereCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.2
WatervlietCity5.3 mi1.3
LathamCensus-designated place5.5 mi5.8
East GreenbushCensus-designated place6.1 mi3.9
WynantskillCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.4
Green IslandVillage6.9 mi0.7
TroyCity7.5 mi10.4
CohoesCity8.1 mi3.8
VoorheesvilleVillage8.2 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Albany, NY in?
Albany is in Albany County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Albany, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Albany include 12202, 12203, 12204, 12205, 12206, 12207, 12208, 12209, 12210, 12222, 12226.
What is the population of Albany, NY?
About 100,492 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Albany?
Nearby places include Roessleville (2.4 mi), Loudonville (2.6 mi), Rensselaer (2.6 mi), Menands (2.8 mi), Siena College (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023