Albany, New York 12209 Local community information. The 12209 zip code is a nice part of New York.      12209 has a large population when compared to other zip codes, some may say there's too many people here but the people here are what make this such a great place. Most people in the 12209 zip of Albany live in the city. Many people here were born in another country. An average number of people choose military service here. An average part of the population is enrolled in school. Mostly mid income people live in this area. Lots of people here speak a second language. Most people here are not married. A large part of the population has a college degree. Not so many families live here. Albany has an average number of people who were born far away.   Poverty is a serious problem in the 12209 zip of Albany. Unemployment is close to the national average. Morning commutes in the 12209 zip are pretty mild. This area has a large number of small households. This is an area where housing costs are normal. Most of the homes in Albany were built a long time ago. A large     number of people here have recently moved. Very few detached houses here. Renting an apartment here is not cheap. Those who rent apartments in the 12209 zip of Albany spend a higher than average portion of their money on housing. Home owners pay very high monthly home owner costs. Home owners here spend a high percentage of their income on home owner costs. There's an average number of empty houses and apartments available. Homes here are very roomy. Home renters dominate here. Most housing units are in urban areas.   Find a Business in Albany, New York Business TypeOR Business Name STATISTICS Latitude: 42.641873 Longitude: -73.785758 Elevation: 30 feet Persons per household: 2.52 Population: 9772 Households: 4423 Income per household: 98% of national average Average house value: 89% of national average Urban vs Rural population: 100.8% Married couples with children: 34.7% Married: 41.8% Speak only English: 86.8% From out of state: 80.5% Foreign born: 7.9% Moved in the last 5 years: 46.4% Work at home: 2.7% Average travel time to work: 22 minutes People enrolled in school (to gr 12): 25.7% People with a Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4% People in the military + veterans: 15.7% Unemployment: 5.5% People below poverty line: 27.1% Number of vacant housing units: 7.2% Urban vs rural housing: 100% Homes owned by occupant: 58.2% Rooms per home: 5.9 Detached homes: 48.8% Median year structures were built: 1939 Median rent: 149% of national average Rent of income: 28.7% Median home owner cost: 119% of national average Home owner cost of income: 22.3% ---Source: US Govt. Census 2000 This zip code is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Area Books from Amazon about Albany, New York Local climate location: SCHENECTADY 17 miles away   Current weather conditions in Albany , New York Input for Albany, 12209: Be the first to submit input for this ZIP Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:       Other zip codes near Albany, New York 12209: Albany, New York 12237, 1 miles away Albany, New York 12202, 1 miles away Albany, New York 12206, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12208, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12223, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12229, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12230, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12231, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12233, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12235, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12236, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12238, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12239, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12240, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12241, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12242, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12244, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12245, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12252, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12255, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12256, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12257, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12260, 2 miles away Albany, New York 12261, 2 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the zip to the center of the other zips. Outdoors Recreation Around Albany, New York 12209 HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP Campgrounds near Albany, New York:    Dingman's Campgrounds, Nassau, 11 miles away    Alps Family Campground Inc, Averill Park, 14 miles away    Deer Run Camp Grounds, Schaghticoke, 17 miles away    Frosty Acres Campgrounds, Schenectady, 18 miles away    Don Knudsen, Earlton, 18 miles away Books about camp grounds in New York Lakes Near Albany, New York:    Tivoli Lake, Albany , 1 miles away    Menands Reservoir, Albany , 2 miles away    Littles Lake, Albany , 3 miles away Books about lakes in New York Ski Areas Near Atqasuk Hotel, Atqasuk, Alaska:    Willard Mountain, New York, 25 miles away       505 vertical feet    Catamount, New York, 31 miles away       1000 vertical feet    Catamount, Massachusetts, 31 miles away       1000 vertical feet    West Mountain, New York, 31 miles away       1010 vertical feet    Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts, 32 miles away       1150 vertical feet Books about ski areas in Alaska Paddling Rivers Near Albany, New York:    Normans Kill River, Albany , 2 miles away       Class I-V - 3 miles long (Normansville to Route 32)    Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer , 6 miles away       Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Troy to Hudson River)    Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga , 8 miles away       Class II - 0 miles long (Cohoes Wave)    Mohawk River, Albany/Saratoga , 8 miles away       Class II-IV(V+) - 3 miles long (Cohoes Falls to Hudson River)    Poesten Kill River, Rensselaer , 9 miles away       Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Eagle Mills to Troy) Books about whitewater paddling in New York We recommend these great hotels in or near Albany. Crowne Plaza Hotel Albany-Eyck Plaza, Ny, Albany, New York 2 miles away Quality Inn Glenmont, Glenmont, New York 1 mile away Regency Inn & Suites, Albany, New York 1 mile away Morgan State House, The, Albany, New York 2 miles away Red Carpet Inn Albany, Albany, New York 3 miles away Econo Lodge Glenmont, Glenmont, New York 1 mile away Clarion Hotel Albany, Albany, New York 2 miles away Regency Inn and Suites, Albany, New York 1 mile away Clarion Collection Albany, Albany, New York 2 miles away Red Carpet Inn Albany, Albany, New York 3 miles away Best Western Sovereign Hotel-Albany, Albany, New York 3 miles away Clarion Inn & Suites, Latham, New York 6 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Albany, New York 5 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Albany Airport, Albany, New York 4 miles away Econo Lodge Latham, Latham, New York 5 miles away Econo Lodge Downtown, Rensselar, New York 3 miles away Go to New York Index