Westmere

Census-designated place in Albany County, New York

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Westmere is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Albany County, New York, with 7,560 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Colonie, 3.1 miles NE.

About Westmere

Westmere is a hamlet in the town of Guilderland, Albany County, New York, United States. Since the 1970 Census, a census-designated place (CDP) has been established with the name of Westmere for tabulating the population of what the census has defined as the boundaries for Westmere. As of the 2020 census, Westmere had a population of 7,560. It is a suburb of the neighboring city of Albany. U.S. Route 20 (Western Avenue) bisects the community and is the major thoroughfare and main street. Along Western Avenue are numerous strip malls, shopping plazas, and commercial buildings, with residential use on the side streets to the north and south. Crossgates Mall, the Capital District's largest shopping mall, is in Westmere's northeastern corner.

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Living in Westmere

Median household income
$88,378
Median home value
$313,400
Median rent
$1,629/mo
Median age
39.4
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Westmere, NY population

Westmere had 7,560 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,560
Density2,386 per sq mi (921 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Westmere at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyAlbany County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,560 (2020)
Land area3.17 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Coordinates42.6882° N, 73.8735° W
ZIP codes12203, 12084
Census code (GEOID)3680423

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Westmere

What county is Westmere in?

Westmere is in Albany County, New York.

What is the population of Westmere, NY?

7,560 people lived in Westmere at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Westmere, NY?

The main ZIP code is 12203. Other ZIP codes: 12084.

What towns are near Westmere?

Colonie (3.1 mi), Voorheesville (3.9 mi), Roessleville (4.0 mi), Albany (4.1 mi), Loudonville (5.8 mi).

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