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Latham, NY
Census-designated place in Albany County, New York. ZIP codes: 12110, 12189.
Population
13,802
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,387
ZIP codes
2
Latham and its ZIP codes
Latham at a glance
- Latham is about 5.7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 146th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $104,899 a year, 22% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $326,900 (23% below New York) and median rent is $1,472 a month.
Local data for Latham, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Latham, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,899
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$326,900
Median rent
$1,472/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
48.4%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,294), Italian Americans (2,395), German Americans (1,800).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albany County. PPP loans are for Latham.
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
$13.8B
FY 2026, $43,901 per person
How people get to work
Latham, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Latham, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
86° / 17°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Latham, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Latham
2 in or overlapping Latham. Population shown
Cities near Latham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Siena CollegeCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WatervlietCity | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Green IslandVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CohoesCity | 2.9 mi | 3.8 |
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5 |
| TroyCity | 3.7 mi | 10.4 |
| MenandsVillage | 3.8 mi | 3.1 |
| RoesslevilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4 |
| ColonieVillage | 4.7 mi | 3.2 |
| WaterfordVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbanyCity | 5.5 mi | 21.4 |
| WynantskillCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.4 |
| RensselaerCity | 7.1 mi | 3.2 |
| WestmereCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Clifton GardensCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| NiskayunaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 11.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Latham, NY in?
- Latham is in Albany County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Latham, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Latham include 12110, 12189.
- What is the population of Latham, NY?
- About 13,802 people live in Latham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Latham?
- Nearby places include Siena College (1.7 mi), Watervliet (2.5 mi), Green Island (2.7 mi), Cohoes (2.9 mi), Loudonville (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023