City

Albany, MN

1 ZIP code  ·  Stearns County  ·  Minnesota

👥5,227Population
💰$89,563Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$268,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.9%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,199 (38.4%)
Some College219 (7%)
Associates443 (14.2%)
Bachelors584 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree664 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 7%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College7.0%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,563 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$268,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$596/mo
Total Housing Units2,058
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Albany, MN

Albany is a city in Minnesota, located in Stearns County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,227 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Albany is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,563 is above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Albany is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $596 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albany is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.43%).

Albany, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota.

ZIP Codes in Albany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
56307 5,227 $89,563 $268,600 $596 4.1% 40.0% 78.6%