County ProfileNY
Albany County
Population: 314,848 · 72 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
314,848
People
Median age
38.4
Housing
Total households
134,703
Income
Median household income
$85,333
Housing
Total housing units
147,662
Employment
Employment rate
60.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
46.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
96.8%
County details
Local time 02:51:21(ET)| Name | Albany |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 72total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 35 Standard7 PO Box30 Unique |
| Area code | 518, 838 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 42.5882401, -73.9740095 |
| Land area | 522.9 sq miles(1,354.3 km²) |
Map of Albany county, New York with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Albany County
Compare the largest cities in Albany County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 99,224 | $61,986 | 48ZIPs |
| Cohoes | 18,147 | $61,145 | 1ZIPs |
| Delmar | 17,282 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Latham | 13,680 | $104,899 | 1ZIPs |
| Watervliet | 10,375 | $57,919 | 1ZIPs |
| Slingerlands | 8,524 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Glenmont | 6,739 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Selkirk | 6,373 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Guilderland | 4,658 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ravena | 3,271 | $77,217 | 1ZIPs |
| Voorheesville | 2,841 | $111,172 | 1ZIPs |
| Berne | 2,036 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Westerlo | 1,934 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Altamont | 1,675 | $112,159 | 1ZIPs |
| Feura Bush | 1,513 | — | 1ZIPs |
| East Berne | 1,482 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Preston Hollow | 697 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Coeymans | 662 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Coeymans Hollow | 646 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Medusa | 593 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Guilderland Center | 554 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rensselaerville | 521 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Clarksville | 425 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Alcove | 260 | — | 1ZIPs |
| South Bethlehem | 75 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Albany County
Review the most populated postal areas across Albany County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12203 | Albany | $83,147 | 28,210 |
| 12205 | Albany | $91,020 | 27,168 |
| 12047 | Cohoes | $66,071 | 23,347 |
| 12208 | Albany | $70,413 | 22,118 |
| 12110 | Latham | $105,024 | 19,682 |
| 12189 | Watervliet | $65,276 | 18,970 |
| 12054 | Delmar | $129,583 | 17,282 |
| 12206 | Albany | $41,548 | 17,219 |
| 12211 | Albany | $156,605 | 13,532 |
| 12210 | Albany | $55,843 | 10,559 |
| 12202 | Albany | $52,868 | 10,257 |
| 12209 | Albany | $89,390 | 10,231 |
| 12159 | Slingerlands | $128,306 | 8,524 |
| 12009 | Altamont | $120,101 | 7,874 |
| 12204 | Albany | $74,841 | 7,818 |
| 12077 | Glenmont | $118,257 | 6,739 |
| 12186 | Voorheesville | $112,446 | 6,485 |
| 12158 | Selkirk | $97,419 | 6,373 |
| 12222 | Albany | — | 6,149 |
| 12143 | Ravena | $95,101 | 4,903 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS