Albany ZIP Code List — Albany County, NY

There are 48 unique ZIP codes in Albany, New York. Area code: 518.

ZIP codes

51.91

sq mi land

0.98

sq mi water

518

area code

Albany, NY ZIP code map

About Albany, NY

Albany, New York, is the vibrant capital city of the Empire State, located in the northeastern part of the state. Known for its rich history and beautiful architecture, Albany serves as a hub for government, education, and culture in the region. The city has a unique character influenced by its diverse population and historical significance, making it a fascinating place to live and visit.

Location & geography

Nestled along the western bank of the Hudson River, Albany is part of the Capital District region of New York. The city is characterized by rolling hills and lush landscapes, providing picturesque views of the surrounding terrain. Albany is approximately 135 miles north of New York City and about 170 miles west of Boston, making it a central point for travelers moving between major northeastern cities.

Community & economy

The community of Albany encompasses a mix of urban living with its historic neighborhoods and suburban areas that offer a more laid-back lifestyle. The population is diverse, with various ethnicities and cultures contributing to the vibrant daily life. Prominent industries in Albany include education, healthcare, and government, making it a dynamic place for work and social interaction.

Transportation

Albany is accessible via several major highways, including Interstate 87 and Interstate 90, connecting it to the broader region. The nearest airport is the Albany International Airport, located just 7 miles northwest of downtown Albany, offering various domestic flights. Public transit options include the CDTA bus system and Amtrak trains, making travel within and outside the city convenient.

History

Albany boasts a rich historical legacy, having been inhabited by the Native American Mohicans before European settlement. It was officially chartered in 1686 and has served as the political hub of New York since the late 18th century. The city's historical sites reflect its importance, from colonial architecture to its role during the Revolutionary War.

Did you know?

One little-known fact about Albany is that it is home to the New York State Museum, the oldest and largest state museum in the United States, showcasing New York's cultural and natural history. Additionally, Albany is known for its stunning New York State Capitol building, which features an intricate architectural style that blends Romanesque and Gothic elements.

ZIP codes for Albany, NY (48)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
12201	Albany	Albany	View map
12202	Albany	Albany	View map
12203	Albany	Albany	View map
12204	Albany	Albany	View map
12205	Albany	Albany	View map
12206	Albany	Albany	View map
12207	Albany	Albany	View map
12208	Albany	Albany	View map
12209	Albany	Albany	View map
12210	Albany	Albany	View map
12211	Albany	Albany	View map
12212	Albany	Albany	View map
12214	Albany	Albany	View map
12220	Albany	Albany	View map
12222	Albany	Albany	View map
12223	Albany	Albany	View map
12224	Albany	Albany	View map
12225	Albany	Albany	View map
12226	Albany	Albany	View map
12227	Albany	Albany	View map
12228	Albany	Albany	View map
12229	Albany	Albany	View map
12230	Albany	Albany	View map
12231	Albany	Albany	View map
12232	Albany	Albany	View map
12233	Albany	Albany	View map
12234	Albany	Albany	View map
12235	Albany	Albany	View map
12236	Albany	Albany	View map
12237	Albany	Albany	View map
12238	Albany	Albany	View map
12239	Albany	Albany	View map
12240	Albany	Albany	View map
12241	Albany	Albany	View map
12242	Albany	Albany	View map
12243	Albany	Albany	View map
12244	Albany	Albany	View map
12245	Albany	Albany	View map
12246	Albany	Albany	View map
12247	Albany	Albany	View map
12248	Albany	Albany	View map
12249	Albany	Albany	View map
12250	Albany	Albany	View map
12255	Albany	Albany	View map
12257	Albany	Albany	View map
12260	Albany	Albany	View map
12261	Albany	Albany	View map
12288	Albany	Albany	View map

Demographics & statistics

149,221

Population

36.1

Median age

$72,599

Median household income

$40,591

Per capita income

$192,380

Median home value

$1,260

Median monthly rent

42.3%

Home ownership

19.9%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

39,360

Housing units

41.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

3,766

Under 5

3,674

3,430

5–9

3,346

3,514

10–14

3,429

5,018

15–19

4,896

9,269

20–24

9,042

11,899

25–34

11,609

8,968

35–44

8,750

8,422

45–54

8,216

4,688

55–59

4,574

4,406

60–64

4,299

6,990

65–74

6,819

3,305

75–84

3,224

1,857

85+

1,811

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	25,426	17.6%
18 and over	123,795	82.4%
65 and over	24,006	14.9%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.9%

Black or African American 19.4%

Asian 7.7%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	92,313	58.9%
Black or African American	30,335	19.4%
Asian	12,061	7.7%
Two or more races	10,175	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7,456	4.8%
Other race	4,005	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	172	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	160	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$72,599

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 30.0%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,380
Median rent / month	$1,260
Owner occupied	42.3%
Renter occupied	57.7%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	34.8%
Large apartment buildings	14.6%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	35.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	22.2%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	30.5%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.9%
1 vehicle	42.1%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	8.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.4%
Electricity	31.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20,804	29.1%
Cohabiting couple	6,106	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15,827	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	23,248	36.1%
Households with children under 18	14,453	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	17,576	25.3%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.6%	47.8%
Married	33.8%	30.9%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%
Widowed	2.4%	7.6%
Divorced	8.4%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 22.1%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 20.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	41.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,784	5.6%
Kindergarten	1,512	4.2%
Elementary school	11,122	33.2%
High school	5,787	13.8%
College / grad school	18,897	43.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Public administration 13.2%

Professional & management 11.7%

Retail trade 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 2.8%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.5%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	10.5%
Walk	7.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 19.9%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 23.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.2%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5,214	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	41.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	141,781	94.2%
Spanish	8,898	6.4%
Other Indo-European	2,253	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,996	1.6%
Other languages	2,891	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	127,573	86.8%
Born in same state	125,701	85.4%
Born in different state	102,796	70.0%
Foreign born	1,872	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	21,648	13.2%
Not a US citizen	11,637	52.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25,935	17.4%
French	10,403	7%
Arab	3,384	2.3%
German	2,286	1.5%
English	1,982	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	489	0.3%
Polish	412	0.3%
Norwegian	292	0.2%
Dutch	234	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	92.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Albany, NY have?

Albany, NY has 43 ZIP codes: 12202, 12203, 12204, 12205, 12206, 12207, 12208, 12209, 12210, 12211, 12214, 12222, 12223, 12226, 12227, 12228, 12229, 12230, 12231, 12232, 12233, 12234, 12235, 12236, 12237, 12238, 12239, 12240, 12241, 12242, 12243, 12244, 12245, 12246, 12247, 12248, 12249, 12250, 12255, 12257, 12260, 12261, 12288. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Albany, NY?

The primary ZIP code for Albany, NY is 12202. The city uses area code 518 or 838 for phone service.

What county is Albany, NY in?

Albany is located in Albany County, New York.

How many ZIP codes are in Albany, NY?

Albany, NY has 43 ZIP codes.

What ZIP code covers downtown Albany and the State Capitol building?

Downtown Albany, including the New York State Capitol and surrounding government buildings, is primarily located in ZIP code 12207, which serves the heart of the city's civic and business district.

Which ZIP codes serve the University at Albany (SUNY Albany) campus on the western side of the city?

The University at Albany campus is located in the 12222 ZIP code area, which covers the western portion of Albany where the main academic facilities and student housing are situated.