Albany
City in Alameda County, California
Albany is a city in Alameda County, California, with 20,271 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Berkeley, 2.0 miles SE.
- 20,271residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 11,325 / sq mipopulation density
- 94706ZIP code
About Albany
Albany ( AWL-bə-nee) is a city on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in northwestern Alameda County, California, United States. The population was 20,271 at the 2020 United States census.
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- Median household income
- $144,107
- Median home value
- $1,202,200
- Median rent
- $2,445/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Albany had 20,271 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,271 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11,325 per sq mi (4,373 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albany at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Alameda County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,271 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 3.68 sq mi (9.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8907° N, 122.3181° W |
| ZIP code | 94706 |
| Official website | albanyca.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0600674 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albany
- Berkeley2.0 mi SE
- Kensington2.1 mi NE
- El Cerrito2.2 mi NE
- Emeryville3.7 mi S
- East Richmond Heights3.8 mi N
- Richmond4.8 mi NW
- San Pablo5.2 mi N
- Rollingwood5.2 mi N
- El Sobrante5.8 mi N
- North Richmond5.9 mi NW
- Piedmont6.7 mi SE
- Tara Hills7.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Albany
What county is Albany in?
Albany is in Alameda County, California.
What is the population of Albany, CA?
20,271 people lived in Albany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albany, CA?
The ZIP code of Albany is 94706.
What is the elevation of Albany?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albany?
Berkeley (2.0 mi), Kensington (2.1 mi), El Cerrito (2.2 mi), Emeryville (3.7 mi), East Richmond Heights (3.8 mi).
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