COUNTY · NY
Albany County, New York
Albany County is a county in New York with FIPS code 36001 and an estimated population of 316,659 (Census 2023), 14th largest of 62 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Albany County
- State
- New York
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 36001
- State FIPS
- 36
- Population (2023)
- 316,659
- Change since 2020
- +0.8%
- State rank
- 14 of 62
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Major cities in Albany County
Other counties in New York
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Albany County?
Albany County, New York has the five-digit FIPS code 36001: 36 for the state and 001 for the county.
What state is Albany County in?
Albany County is in New York.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.