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Westmere, NY
Census-designated place in Albany County, New York. ZIP codes: 12203.
Population
8,334
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,630
ZIP codes
1
Westmere and its ZIP codes
Westmere at a glance
- Westmere is about 6.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 237th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $88,378, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,400 (26% below New York) and median rent is $1,629 a month.
Local data for Westmere, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Westmere, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,378
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$313,400
Median rent
$1,629/mo
Homeownership
52.2%
Bachelor's or higher
50.4%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,317), Italian Americans (1,155), German Americans (548).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albany County. PPP loans are for Westmere.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
PPP loans
$126M
902 loans, 12,933 jobs reported
How people get to work
Westmere, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Westmere, 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
84° / 16°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westmere, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Westmere
1 in or overlapping Westmere. Population shown
Cities near Westmere
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColonieVillage | 2.9 mi | 3.2 |
| RoesslevilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4 |
| VoorheesvilleVillage | 4.2 mi | 2.1 |
| AlbanyCity | 5.1 mi | 21.4 |
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5 |
| Siena CollegeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MenandsVillage | 7.2 mi | 3.1 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.8 |
| RensselaerCity | 7.5 mi | 3.2 |
| RotterdamCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 8.2 |
| NiskayunaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 11.9 |
| AltamontVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| SchenectadyCity | 8.6 mi | 10.8 |
| WatervlietCity | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Hampton ManorCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3 |
| Green IslandVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westmere, NY in?
- Westmere is in Albany County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Westmere, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Westmere include 12203.
- What is the population of Westmere, NY?
- About 8,334 people live in Westmere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westmere?
- Nearby places include Colonie (2.9 mi), Roessleville (3.5 mi), Voorheesville (4.2 mi), Albany (5.1 mi), Loudonville (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023