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Albany, OR
City in Linn County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97321, 97322.
Population
56,839
Land area
17.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,184
ZIP codes
2
Albany and its ZIP codes
Albany at a glance
- Albany is about 72 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $78,114, 6% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $389,200 (19% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,372 a month.
Local data for Albany, OR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools23
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks10
- Post Offices1
- Parks37
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants174
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Albany, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,114
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,372/mo
Homeownership
58.9%
Bachelor's or higher
29.4%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,208), Mexican Americans (7,690), Irish Americans (6,431).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Albany.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,532
48,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$988M
FY 2026, $7,685 per person
How people get to work
Albany, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albany, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
77
Countywide, mostly funnel cloud
Flood insurance policies
511
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 34°F
43.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albany, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Albany
2 in or overlapping Albany. Population shown
Cities near Albany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillersburgCity | 3.6 mi | 4.1 |
| TangentCity | 5.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Adair VillageCity | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| JeffersonCity | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| CrabtreeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| CorvallisCity | 9.9 mi | 14.5 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| SheddCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| LebanonCity | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| West ScioCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ScioCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PeoriaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| South LebanonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| SodavilleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PhilomathCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| WaterlooTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albany, OR in?
- Albany is in Linn County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Albany, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Albany include 97321, 97322.
- What is the population of Albany, OR?
- About 56,839 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albany?
- Nearby places include Millersburg (3.6 mi), Tangent (5.9 mi), Adair Village (6.8 mi), Jefferson (7.7 mi), Crabtree (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023