Albany County GIS Maps
Albany County, New York, has 314,848 residents across 112,804 parcels and covers 522.8 square miles. The population grew 3.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Albany County is 36001.
Albany is the county's largest population center. Albany County also includes 39 zip codes, 19 public school districts and 31 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Albany County Trends
- Population
- 314,848▴
- Median Home Value
- $277,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 48,208▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Albany County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Albany County Parcels
Albany County has 112,804 mapped parcels covering 330,128 acres. The median assessed value is $162,500. The median lot size is 0.39 acres. 5,395 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1958 or earlier. The records carry 93,941 distinct owner names. About 3% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside New York. Owner names, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Mailing addresses reach 96.5%. Browse the interactive Albany County Parcel viewer here.
Albany County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 112,804 | 100% |
| Owner name | 112,797 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 108,875 | 96.5% |
| Site address | 112,779 | 99.9% |
| Land use code | 112,735 | 99.9% |
| Land use description | 9,457 | 8.4% |
| Assessed value | 112,735 | 99.9% |
| Land value | 112,735 | 99.9% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 112,734 | 99.9% |
| Parcel boundary | 112,804 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Albany County parcel records.
Albany County Population
Albany County had 314,848 residents in 2020. That was 3.5% higher than in 2010. Albany County added 20,283 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 602 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Schenectady, Albany and Albany.
Population Trend in Albany County NY
Albany County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Albany County Zip Codes
Albany County has 39 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Schenectady (12303), Albany (12203) and Albany (12205). Schenectady is the largest zip by population, with about 30,893 residents or 10% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 27% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Albany County NY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12303 | Schenectady | 30,893 | ▴ 3.5% |
| 12203 | Albany | 28,210 | ▾ -5.8% |
| 12205 | Albany | 27,168 | ▴ 0.7% |
| 12047 | Cohoes | 23,347 | ▴ 18.7% |
| 12208 | Albany | 22,118 | ▴ 6.8% |
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Albany County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Albany County Demographics
Albany County has a median age of 38.3, which makes the county a little younger than New York overall. About 18.2% of residents are under 18, while 17.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 45.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 39.6%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Albany County NY
Median Age
38.3
Under 18
18.2%
Age 65+
17.8%
Bachelor's+
45.2%
Albany County School Districts
Albany County is served by 19 public school districts with 48,208 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Albany City, North Colonie Central and South Colonie Central. Those three districts account for about 41% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Albany County NY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany City School District | 8,509 | 17.7% | ▴ 5.5% |
| North Colonie Central School District | 6,145 | 12.7% | ▴ 0.8% |
| South Colonie Central School District | 5,040 | 10.5% | ▴ 1.5% |
| Guilderland Central School District | 4,822 | 10% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Niskayuna Central School District | 4,315 | 9% | ▾ -0.3% |
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Albany County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Albany County Housing & Real Estate
Albany County has a median home value of $277,400 and a median gross rent of $1,252. About 57% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New York median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $349,950 and homes spent about 39 days on the market.
Albany County Housing Mix
Albany County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Albany County Housing Trends
Albany County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Albany County, NY
Albany County has 14,918 business listings across 997 categories. The largest categories in Albany County business listings are Community & Nonprofits (298, 2.0%), Landmark And Historical Building (248, 1.7%), and Medical Offices (243, 1.6%). The full Albany County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Albany County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Albany County, NY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Community & Nonprofits | 298 | 2.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 248 | 1.7% |
| Medical Offices | 243 | 1.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 237 | 1.6% |
| Real Estate Agents | 211 | 1.4% |
| Hair Salons | 199 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 174 | 1.2% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 172 | 1.2% |
| Professional Services | 167 | 1.1% |
| Auto Repair | 161 | 1.1% |
Albany County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| New York Council on Problem Gambling | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Guilderland |
| The Bookstore Albany College of Pharmacy | Academic Bookstore | Albany |
| Auden Albany | Accommodation | Albany |
| Slocum DeAngelus & Associates | Accountant | Latham |
| Blessed body fitness | Active Life | Albany |
| Yarong Wang | Acupuncture | Albany |
| Addiction Treatment Albany | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Albany |
| Bethany Christian Services | Adoption Services | Latham |
| Spencer's | Adult Entertainment | Albany |
| cortefiel | Adult Store | Albany |
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Albany County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Albany County Basemaps
Albany County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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