City

Albany, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Shackelford County  ·  Texas

👥2,383Population
💰$68,077Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$197,300Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 15.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0%Other: 2.8%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic15.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
HS Graduate372 (24.1%)
Some College240 (15.6%)
Associates274 (17.8%)
Bachelors116 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree540 (35%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 35%Edu
HS Grad24.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate35.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,077 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$197,300 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$478/mo
Total Housing Units1,166
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Albany, TX

Albany is a city in Texas, located in Shackelford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,383 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Albany is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,077 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Albany is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $478 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albany is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.7%).

Albany, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Albany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
76430 2,383 $68,077 $197,300 $478 6.9% 42.5% 83.8%