Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 57.5% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,839 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 37,434 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 19,543 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 18,565 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 22,826 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 83,432 (45.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,432 ▲ 12% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,899 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,391/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 138,986 |
| Vacant Units | 14,019 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |