Albany
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| State |  New York |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| County Seat | Albany |
| Area Code | 518, 838 |
| Area | 55 km² |
| Water area | 1 km² |
| Population | 101,698 |
| Population Density | 1,834 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 60 m |
| FIPS | 3601000 |
| GNIS-ID | 977310 |
| Founded | 1686 |
| Place type | Metropolis |
| Founded | 1686 |
| Coordinates | ♁42° 40′ N, 73° 48′ W |
| Latitude | 42.665745 |
| Longitude | -73.798353 |
Albany is located in the Albany County in New York. Currently, 25 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 101,698 on an area of 55 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Map of Albany
The map shows the position of Albany based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +3.23 % · ⌀ 1,216 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +5.25 % · 234,700 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +4.20 % · 61,986 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +2.63 % · 3.9 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -1.75 % · 22.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +1.31 % · 131,841
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +1.05 % · 45.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · +2.97 % · 20.0 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +10.98 % · 13.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +0.76 % · 38.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -12.59 % · 12.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · +45.70 % · 3.5 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median age
YoY Years · +0.31 % · 32.0 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Albany
YoY +0.40 % · 101,698
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9 % |
| Diabetes | 9.9 % |
| High blood pressure | 31.2 % |
| Smoking | 12.3 % |
| Depression | 21.4 % |
| Asthma | 11.6 % |
| Physically inactive | 24.7 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 7.7 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Districts of Albany
The table shows the recorded districts of Albany and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
| District | ZIP |
|---|---|
| Arbor Hill | 12210 |
| Beverwyck | 12206 |
| Buckingham Lake | 12203 |
| Capitol Hill | 12202 |
| Center Square | 12210 |
| Delaware Avenue | 12209 |
| Downtown | 12207 |
| Downtown Albany Historic District | 12207 |
| Eagle Hill | 12203 |
| Helderberg | 12208 |
| Hudson Park | 12210 |
| Hurstville | 12208 |
| Karlsfeld | 12208 |
| Kenwood | 12202 |
| Krank Park | 12202 |
| Lafayette Park Historic District | 12207 |
| Lark Street | 12210 |
| Liberty Park | 12207 |
| Lincoln Park Homes | 12202 |
| Mansion District | 12202 |
| Mansion Historic District | 12202 |
| Melrose | 12203 |
| Mount Hope | 12202 |
| New Scotland | 12208 |
| Normansville | 12209 |
| North Albany | 12207 |
| Park South | 12208 |
| Pastures Historic District | 12202 |
| Pine Hills | 12208 |
| Rapp Road Community Historic District | 12203 |
| Sheridan Hollow | 12210 |
| South End | 12202 |
| Ten Broeck Triangle | 12210 |
| University Heights | 12208 |
| Warehouse District | 12207 |
| Washington Square | 12206 |
| West Albany | 12205 |
| West Hill | 12206 |
| Whitehall | 12209 |
| Yarbrough Homes | 12207 |
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Albany and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Roessleville | 3 km |
| Loudonville | 6 km |
| Rensselaer | 6 km |
| Colonie | 7 km |
| Menands | 7 km |
| Siena College | 7 km |
| Westmere | 7 km |
| Colonie | 8 km |
| Hampton Manor | 8 km |
| Bethlehem | 9 km |
| Latham | 9 km |
| Watervliet | 10 km |
The largest cities in New York
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Albany and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
