Albany
City in Stearns County, Minnesota

Albany is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, with 2,780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,204 ft (367 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Anthony, 4.9 miles NW.
- 2,780residents (2020 Census)
- 1,204 ftelevation · 367 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 1,278 / sq mipopulation density
- 56307ZIP code
About Albany
Albany ( AWL-bə-nee) is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,780 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Cloud metropolitan area.
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Living in Albany
- Median household income
- $69,167
- Median home value
- $238,500
- Median rent
- $642/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Albany had 2,780 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,780 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,278 per sq mi (493 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albany at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Stearns County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,780 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.18 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6267° N, 94.5632° W |
| ZIP code | 56307 |
| Official website | ci.albany.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2700622 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albany
- St. Anthony4.9 mi NW
- Avon5.8 mi E
- Freeport6.2 mi W
- Holdingford8.4 mi NE
- St. John's University8.9 mi E
- New Munich9.1 mi W
- St. Martin9.9 mi SW
- St. Rosa10.0 mi NW
- Richmond12.1 mi S
- Melrose12.6 mi W
- Upsala12.9 mi N
- St. Joseph13.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Albany
What county is Albany in?
Albany is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Albany, MN?
2,780 people lived in Albany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albany, MN?
The ZIP code of Albany is 56307.
What is the elevation of Albany?
1,204 feet (367 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albany?
St. Anthony (4.9 mi), Avon (5.8 mi), Freeport (6.2 mi), Holdingford (8.4 mi), St. John's University (8.9 mi).
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