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ZIP Codes:13 Standard, 5 PO Boxes, 30 Unique [See All]
County:Albany County, NY
Area Codes:518,838
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:99,224 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY [Learn More]
Coordinates:42.6847, -73.8317
Land Area:51.91 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Albany, NY has 48 ZIP Codes


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
12201 P.O. Box00.00%
12202Standard10,2576.59%
12203Standard28,21018.12%Colonie,Mckownville,Pine,Stuyvesant Plaza,Stuyvsnt Plz,Westmere
12204Standard7,8185.02%Menands
12205Standard27,16817.45%Colonie,Roessleville
12206Standard17,21911.06%
12207Standard2,3991.54%
12208Standard22,11814.21%
12209Standard10,2316.57%
12210Standard10,5596.78%
12211Standard13,5328.69%Loudonville,Siena
12212 P.O. Box00.00%
12214 Unique00.00%Albany Brm
12220 P.O. Box00.00%
12222 Unique6,1493.95%S U N Y
12223Standard00.00%Empire State Plaza
12224 P.O. Box00.00%
12225 P.O. Box00.00%
12226Standard200.01%Ny State Campus
12227 Unique00.00%Nys Dept Of Tax &Amp; Finance
12228 Unique00.00%Ny Dept Of Motor Vehicles
12229 Unique00.00%Mental Hygiene Dept
12230 Unique00.00%Ny Educ Dept
12231 Unique00.00%Ny Secretary Of State
12232 Unique00.00%Ny Dept Trans
12233 Unique00.00%Ny Conservation Dept
12234 Unique00.00%State Office Bldg
12235 Unique00.00%Ny Agr And Mkts
12236 Unique00.00%Audit And Control Dept
12237 Unique00.00%Ny Health Dept
12238 Unique00.00%Ny Park And Rec Dept
12239 Unique00.00%Ny Civil Serv Dept
12240 Unique00.00%Ny Labor Div Empl
12241 Unique00.00%Ny Workman Comp
12242 Unique00.00%Ny Standards And Purc
12243 Unique00.00%Ny Soc Serv Dept
12244 Unique00.00%Ny Empl Retirement
12245 Unique00.00%Ny Dept Commerce
12246 Unique00.00%S U N Y 99 Wash
12247 Unique00.00%New York State Gov
12248 Unique00.00%Ny Assembly
12249 Unique00.00%Ny Labor Unemp Ins
12250 Unique00.00%Ny Tele Co
12255 Unique00.00%Ny Hghr Educ Serv Corp
12257 Unique00.00%Ny State Dept Financial Svc
12260Standard00.00%
12261 Unique00.00%Nys Tax Processing Ctr
12288 Unique00.00%US Postal Service
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Population & Demographics


Albany, NY has 155,313 residents, with an average household size of 2.0. The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.1%) and 35-39 (5.0%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 10.7%. Those born outside the United States make up 15.0% (higher than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:155,680
Total Households:65,259
Total Housing Units:72,566
Average Household Size:2.16
Average Family Size:3.74

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:99,224
Total Households:42,158
Total Housing Units:48,031
Average Household Size:2.11
Average Family Size:4.24

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--151,958151,954151,848151,804151,118151,364151,296151,237150,708149,116155,373155,579155,313
Decennial Census151,022------------------155,680------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.8

Male Median Age: 32.9

Female Median Age: 38.7

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3,6653,7953,8716,7928,0256,4955,7574,8833,9853,6984,1844,8204,5453,7932,8751,7781,1121,052
Female3,4733,6493,6907,4418,5716,4755,8924,9744,2063,9814,4384,9484,7344,2703,4652,3231,6812,344
Total7,1387,4447,56114,23316,59612,97011,6499,8578,1917,6798,6229,7689,2798,0636,3404,1012,7933,396
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


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White:88,72255.79%
Black:35,18822.13%
Hispanic:*14,6219.19%
Asian:13,3578.40%
American Indian:5310.33%
Hawaiian:1400.09%
Other:6,4654.07%
Total:159,024100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:75,12548.26%32.9 years
Females:80,55551.74%38.7 years
Total:155,680100%35.8 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:131,51484.68%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2,3181.49%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:11,3307.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:10,15113.83%
Total Population:155,313100%
Total Native Population:133,83286.17%
Total Foreign-born Population:21,48113.83%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


ZIP Codes in Albany, NY have an average household income of $70,687 (lower than the State by 16.4%, and lower than the Nation by 10.0%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($96,039 vs $51,783). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$47,418$47,824$48,128$48,192$47,335$49,167$50,106$51,831$53,820$57,802$62,101$71,846$70,687
Median Family Income$61,771$62,337$62,347$60,736$64,632$69,947$66,680$68,086$73,987$70,740$83,883$92,022$96,039
Median NonFamily Income$33,016$34,570$33,357$34,263$34,152$34,483$35,902$36,937$38,479$39,988$43,851$48,495$51,783
Median Male Income$42,262$43,836$43,028$42,777$43,542$44,381$43,802$45,441$44,889$50,042$56,064$59,972$68,530
Median Female Income$36,498$37,758$38,571$39,352$37,959$41,228$42,049$42,691$44,213$46,037$50,032$51,730$58,737
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


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Employed:79,40359.59%
Unemployed:5,3003.98%
Not In Labor Force:48,53636.43%
Total:133,239100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:38,00547.86%
Service:14,48118.24%
Sales and Office:17,46221.99%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,8153.55%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6,6408.36%
Total Civilian Employed Population:79,403100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In Albany, NY, the median home value is $236,390 - much lower than the State by 41.3%, and up $45,346 (23.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,400 per month - much lower than the State by 11.2%, and up $415 (42.1%) since 2020. Most renters in Albany pay $1,000-$1,499 (42.6%). About 32.8% pay under $1,000 and 8.5% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 37.9% (62.2% have a mortgage) and renters make up 62.1% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$194,570$169,430$165,720$165,900($88,731,008)$174,900$174,700$175,560$178,870$191,044$191,000$213,755$236,390
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2,6237.64%
$500 to $999:6,82719.88%
$1,000 to $1,499:14,94343.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:6,38418.59%
$2,000 to $2,499:2,1426.24%
$2,500 to $2,999:3441.00%
$3,000 or more:5701.66%
No Rent:5001.46%
Total:34,333100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$854$880$873$884$905$930$919$973$995$985$1,042$1,259$1,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage): 19,535 29.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): 12,153 18.41%
Renter Occupied: 34,333 52.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units: 66,021 100%

Occupied Housing Units: 66,021 88.95%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): 8,198 11.05%
Total Housing Units: 74,219 100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


44.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, above the state rate (39.6%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 89.6%, which is slightly above the state rate (87.9%). The share of people in poverty is 13.8%, which is above the state rate (9.8%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 4.0 percentage points since 2011 and down 4.3 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3,8053.79%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4,4574.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):21,26421.20%
Some college, no degree:15,40215.35%
Associate's degree:10,56310.53%
Bachelor's degree:24,10224.03%
Graduate or professional degree:20,72220.66%
Total:100,315100%
High school graduate or higher:92,05391.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:44,82444.68%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:111,13963.44%
Public Insurance:58,32033.29%
No Insurance:5,7283.27%
Total:175,187100%
Has Health Insurance:169,45996.73%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty17.8%19.3%19.2%20.0%19.0%16.2%17.3%17.2%18.1%17.4%14.4%14.8%13.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1,9064.23%
Kindergarten:1,3803.06%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):10,76123.87%
High school (grades 9-12):5,74712.75%
College or graduate school:25,27956.08%
Total:45,073100%
Early Childhood:3,2867.29%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):17,88839.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Albany supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5,698 business establishments, employing about 121,620 people with an annual payroll of $8,005,225,000. USPS data shows 68,139 residential mailboxes and 6,766 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:68,139Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:6,766Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:83,223Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:47,120Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:15,948Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5,698Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,981,730,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,005,225,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:121,620Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications


Albany, NY is located in Albany County, within the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10580). It spans 14 of New York's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,12nd,17th,19th,20th, and 25th). This Metro area has a population of 902,372 people, about 17.3% of whom live in Albany. ZIP Codes here cover 51.907 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.975 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:10580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:902,372Source: Census
MSA:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSASource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Land Area:51.907 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.975 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,12,17,19,20,25Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:01000Source: Census
Place Name:Albany city; New YorkSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Albany, NY


  1. Rensselaer, NY ~2.9 miles
  2. Glenmont, NY ~3.0 miles
  3. Slingerlands, NY ~5.8 miles
  4. Delmar, NY ~6.0 miles
  5. East Greenbush, NY ~6.5 miles
  6. West Sand Lake, NY ~7.2 miles
  7. Watervliet, NY ~7.3 miles
  8. Wynantskill, NY ~7.4 miles
  9. Castleton On Hudson, NY ~7.4 miles
  10. Selkirk, NY ~8.1 miles
  11. East Schodack, NY ~8.5 miles
  12. Latham, NY ~8.6 miles
  13. Guilderland, NY ~8.6 miles
  14. Troy, NY ~8.7 miles
  15. Feura Bush, NY ~9.3 miles
  16. Poestenkill, NY ~10.5 miles
  17. Voorheesville, NY ~10.8 miles
  18. Cohoes, NY ~10.9 miles
  19. Ravena, NY ~10.9 miles
  20. Schodack Landing, NY ~11.1 miles

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov