Albany
City in Linn County, Oregon
Albany is a city in Linn County, Oregon, with 56,472 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 197 ft (60 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Millersburg, 3.8 miles N.
- 56,472residents (2020 Census)
- 197 ftelevation · 60 m
- 17.9 sq miland area · 46.3 km²
- 3,156 / sq mipopulation density
- 97321ZIP code
About Albany
Albany ( AL-bə-nee) is a city in and the county seat of Linn County, Oregon, and is the 11th most populous city in the state. Albany is located in the Willamette Valley at the confluence of the Calapooia River and the Willamette River in both Linn and Benton counties, just east of Corvallis and south of Salem. It is predominantly a farming and manufacturing city that settlers founded around 1848. As of the 2020 United States census, the population of Albany, Oregon was 56,472.
Albany has a home rule charter, a council–manager government, and a full-time unelected city manager. The city provides the population with access to over 30 parks and trails, a senior center, and many cultural events such as the Northwest Art & Air Festival, River Rhythms, Summer Sounds and Movies at Monteith. In addition to farming and manufacturing, the city's economy depends on retail trade, health care, and social assistance. In recent years the city has worked to revive the downtown shopping area, with help from the Central Albany Revitalization Area.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Albany weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Albany
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Albany
- Median household income
- $78,114
- Median home value
- $389,200
- Median rent
- $1,372/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
Do you know Albany? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Albany special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Albany
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Albany Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Albany, OR population
Albany had 56,472 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 56,472 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,156 per sq mi (1,218 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albany at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Linn County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 56,472 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.89 sq mi (46.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6269° N, 123.0967° W |
| ZIP code | 97321 |
| Official website | cityofalbany.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4101000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albany
- Millersburg3.8 mi N
- Tangent5.5 mi S
- Adair Village6.6 mi NW
- Jefferson7.6 mi NE
- Crabtree9.4 mi E
- Corvallis9.8 mi SW
- Lebanon11.4 mi SE
- Shedd11.7 mi S
- Marion11.9 mi NE
- West Scio12.0 mi NE
- South Lebanon12.8 mi SE
- Scio13.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Albany
What county is Albany in?
Albany is in Linn County, Oregon.
What is the population of Albany, OR?
56,472 people lived in Albany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albany, OR?
The ZIP code of Albany is 97321.
What is the elevation of Albany?
197 feet (60 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albany?
Millersburg (3.8 mi), Tangent (5.5 mi), Adair Village (6.6 mi), Jefferson (7.6 mi), Crabtree (9.4 mi).
Last updated: