Albany County, New York
78 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Albany County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
While Albany County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 78 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Albany County Compares
How Albany County Compares
Albany County scores 20 points below the New York state average (84/100) and 9 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Albany County, New York
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.2 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 9.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,499, driven primarily by sea_level
Violation History (2021–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Albany County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 90 violations. Past 5 years: 264 total (264 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,499
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Albany County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Albany County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Albany County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Albany County
8 community water systems serving Albany County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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17 total water systems serve Albany County.
Systems with the most violations in Albany County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Albany County
78 ZIP codes tracked in Albany County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12110 | Latham | 67 | C | 0 | $306K |
| 2 | 12143 | Ravena | 67 | C | 0 | $222K |
| 3 | 12202 | Albany | 66 | C | 1 | $140K |
| 4 | 12206 | Albany | 66 | C | 1 | $162K |
| 5 | 12207 | Albany | 66 | C | 1 | $243K |
| 6 | 12208 | Albany | 66 | C | 1 | $255K |
| 7 | 12209 | Albany | 66 | C | 1 | $201K |
| 8 | 12210 | Albany | 66 | C | 1 | $218K |
| 9 | 12211 | Albany | 66 | C | 1 | $396K |
| 10 | 12226 | Albany | 66 | C | 1 | — |
| 11 | 12047 | Cohoes | 65 | C | 4 (2 health) | $237K |
| 12 | 12054 | Delmar | 65 | C | 2 (2 health) | $335K |
| 13 | 12067 | Feura Bush | 65 | C | 2 (2 health) | $318K |
| 14 | 12077 | Glenmont | 65 | C | 2 (2 health) | $346K |
| 15 | 12084 | Guilderland | 65 | C | 3 (2 health) | $326K |
| 16 | 12158 | Selkirk | 65 | C | 2 (2 health) | $301K |
| 17 | 12204 | Albany | 65 | C | 3 (1 health) | $226K |
| 18 | 12303 | Schenectady | 65 | C | 3 (2 health) | $228K |
| 19 | 12159 | Slingerlands | 63 | C | 6 (4 health) | $431K |
| 20 | 12203 | Albany | 63 | C | 6 (4 health) | $259K |
| 21 | 12189 | Watervliet | 62 | C | 6 (3 health) | $200K |
| 22 | 12186 | Voorheesville | 33 | F | 99 (2 health) | $338K |
| 23 | 12007 | Alcove | — | — | $325K | |
| 24 | 12009 | Altamont | — | — | 3 (2 health) | $322K |
| 25 | 12023 | Berne | — | — | 0 | $262K |
| 26 | 12041 | Clarksville | — | — | $197K | |
| 27 | 12042 | Climax | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 12045 | Coeymans | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 12046 | Coeymans Hollow | — | — | 0 | $270K |
| 30 | 12055 | Dormansville | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 12059 | East Berne | — | — | $307K | |
| 32 | 12085 | Guilderland Center | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 12107 | Knox | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 12120 | Medusa | — | — | $269K | |
| 35 | 12128 | Newtonville | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 12147 | Rensselaerville | — | — | $235K | |
| 37 | 12161 | South Bethlehem | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 12183 | Troy | — | — | 3 (2 health) | $137K |
| 39 | 12193 | Westerlo | — | — | $266K | |
| 40 | 12201 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 12214 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 12220 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 43 | 12222 | Albany | — | — | 4 (2 health) | — |
| 44 | 12223 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 45 | 12224 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 12225 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 47 | 12227 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 12228 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 49 | 12229 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 50 | 12230 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 12231 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 52 | 12232 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 53 | 12233 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 54 | 12234 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 55 | 12235 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 56 | 12236 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 57 | 12237 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 58 | 12238 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 59 | 12239 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 60 | 12240 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 61 | 12241 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 62 | 12242 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 63 | 12243 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 64 | 12244 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 65 | 12245 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 66 | 12246 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 67 | 12247 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 68 | 12248 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 69 | 12249 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 70 | 12250 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 71 | 12252 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 72 | 12255 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 73 | 12256 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 74 | 12257 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 75 | 12260 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 76 | 12261 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 77 | 12288 | Albany | — | — | — | |
| 78 | 12469 | Preston Hollow | — | — | $222K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Albany County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Albany County, New York
Overview
Albany County in New York covers 78 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 22 scored records.
23 of 27 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 10 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.