Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 20 min5:17 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 2 min7:22 am – 4:24 pm
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People6,889 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 20.197 householdsMedian rent $2,242 a month0% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting17.2% unemployment rate37% of adults are in the labour force, 2,124 employedMain industries: education and health care 33%, retail 23%, hospitality, food and recreation 22%Average commute 16 minutes39% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 13% take public transport, 24% walk or cycle, 17% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateAlbany County, NY, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality68% of days had good air in 2025250 of 365 days measured110 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 136main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Albany County monitors, NY
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription87% have cable, fibre or DSL0% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterAlbany Cityserves 98,000 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
