City

Albany, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  Louisiana

👥5,621Population
💰$89,274Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$221,700Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic6.2%
Black0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
17%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,156 (36.4%)
Some College506 (16%)
Associates470 (14.8%)
Bachelors368 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree646 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 16%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College16.0%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,274 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$221,700 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units2,350
Vacant Units400

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
62%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
71%
About Albany, LA

Albany is a city in Louisiana, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,621 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Albany is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,274 is above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Albany is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albany is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.26%).

Albany, LA offers residents above-average earning potential within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Albany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70711 5,621 $89,274 $221,700 $860 2.0% 32.0% 79.9%