City

Albany, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Alameda County  ·  California

👥20,486Population
💰$136,961Median HH Income▲ 79% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$1,188,100Median Home Value▲ 326% above avg
🎓79.0%College Grads▲ 104% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.4%Hispanic: 12.8%Black: 3.5%Asian: 28.3%Other: 9.3%Race
White44.4%
Hispanic12.8%
Black3.5%
Asian28.3%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads79.0% ▲ 104% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma150 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,149 (9.1%)
Some College431 (3.4%)
Associates922 (7.3%)
Bachelors541 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree9,442 (74.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 9.1%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 74.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad9.1%
Some College3.4%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate74.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.9%Renter: 46.1%Tenure
Owner53.9%
Renter46.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$136,961 ▲ 79% above avg
Median Home Value$1,188,100 ▲ 326% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,394/mo
Total Housing Units8,386
Vacant Units355

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
40%
Public Transit
18%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
73%
About Albany, CA

Albany is a city in California, located in Alameda County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,486 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Albany is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $136,961 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Albany is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,188,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,394 per month.

The population of Albany is highly educated. 79.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.4%.

Albany, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Albany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94706 20,486 $136,961 $1,188,100 $2,394 3.3% 79.0% 53.9%