County

Albany County, NY

78 ZIP codes  ·  29 cities  ·  New York

👥294,573Population
💰$85,432Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$265,899Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓57.5%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.3%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 12.2%Asian: 7.5%Other: 4.9%Race
White68.3%
Hispanic7.2%
Black12.2%
Asian7.5%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
15%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads57.5% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma2,839 (1.5%)
HS Graduate37,434 (20.3%)
Some College19,543 (10.6%)
Associates18,565 (10.1%)
Bachelors22,826 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree83,432 (45.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 20.3%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 45.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad20.3%
Some College10.6%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate45.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.1%Renter: 44.9%Tenure
Owner55.1%
Renter44.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,432 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$265,899 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,391/mo
Total Housing Units138,986
Vacant Units14,019

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Albany County, NY

Albany County is located in New York and encompasses 78 ZIP codes spanning 29 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 294,573 residents. With a median age of 38.73, it is a middle-aged county.

Albany County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $85,432 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Albany County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $265,899 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,391.

The residents of Albany County are majority White (68.31%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Albany County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 78 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Albany County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
12202 Albany 9,500 $49,684 $139,800 $1,012 13.6% 44.1%
12203 Albany 30,080 $80,055 $258,800 $1,342 4.3% 64.1%
12204 Albany 8,423 $75,197 $226,300 $1,294 5.5% 55.8%
12205 Albany 25,912 $89,270 $264,200 $1,405 2.9% 53.7%
12206 Albany 14,592 $38,931 $162,300 $1,189 13.8% 38.3%
12207 Albany 2,097 $32,418 $242,500 $689 2.9% 43.9%
12208 Albany 23,936 $69,505 $255,300 $1,291 5.3% 66.4%
12209 Albany 10,754 $81,642 $200,800 $1,165 5.0% 56.4%
12210 Albany 9,725 $55,873 $217,500 $1,110 7.9% 51.8%
12211 Albany 13,800 $145,709 $396,400 $2,685 2.0% 64.8%
12222 Albany 6,494 $59,274 $2,222 16.6% 54.0%
12007 Alcove 314 $99,688 $325,000 0.0% 50.4%
12009 Altamont 8,068 $114,352 $321,500 $1,282 4.4% 64.2%
12023 Berne 2,364 $115,658 $261,900 $1,154 5.5% 40.6%
12041 Clarksville 353 $117,557 $196,500 $956 2.9% 52.0%
12045 Coeymans 237 $116,827 0.0% 50.8%
12046 Coeymans Hollow 612 $79,833 $270,100 $1,170 0.0% 33.3%
12047 Cohoes 23,406 $66,970 $237,200 $1,213 4.8% 52.7%
12054 Delmar 16,988 $128,684 $334,800 $1,658 3.2% 76.7%
12059 East Berne 1,531 $100,938 $306,700 $1,094 12.7% 40.9%
12067 Feura Bush 1,250 $120,878 $318,100 $1,238 4.7% 51.5%
12077 Glenmont 6,733 $125,370 $345,900 $1,533 5.3% 74.7%
12084 Guilderland 5,054 $86,968 $325,800 $1,589 4.7% 73.1%
12110 Latham 19,969 $101,839 $306,100 $1,431 4.1% 59.1%
12120 Medusa 596 $76,728 $269,200 6.9% 42.5%
12469 Preston Hollow 842 $89,844 $221,700 3.6% 46.9%
12143 Ravena 5,462 $89,450 $222,400 $1,022 3.5% 45.2%
12147 Rensselaerville 508 $92,813 $235,100 6.9% 67.6%
12158 Selkirk 6,221 $95,949 $300,600 $1,678 1.0% 58.3%
12159 Slingerlands 8,794 $109,073 $430,800 $1,632 2.4% 71.5%
12183 Troy 2,966 $70,281 $137,300 $1,081 11.5% 36.5%
12186 Voorheesville 6,608 $116,053 $338,200 $1,132 6.0% 66.8%
12189 Watervliet 18,205 $62,763 $199,600 $1,084 3.5% 40.8%
12193 Westerlo 1,829 $76,438 $266,000 6.0% 46.6%