Albany County, New York
81 ZIP codes · Avg score 34/100 · Grade F · Updated 2026-06-04
Covering 81 ZIP codes, Albany County falls in the bottom tier for tap water safety — health-based violations are a recurring pattern, and the county's grade signals that residents should check system-level detail for their specific address.
How Albany County Compares
How Albany County Compares
Albany County scores 27 points below the New York state average (61/100) and 34 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
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: 11.3 (asthma 10.8%, diabetes 9.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,104, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.497% avg pipe failure probability, 78% of ZIPs at high risk
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: 2023 with 309 violations. Past 5 years: 852 total (852 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,104
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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Albany County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALBANY CITY | 98,000 | 1106 |
| 2 | Colonie Village | 8,030 | 1104 |
| 3 | Chelsea Ridge Apartments | 2,303 | 1104 |
| 4 | Washington Correctional | 1,134 | 1104 |
| 5 | Parkwood Village Apartments | 400 | 1104 |
50 total water systems serve Albany County.
All ZIP Codes in Albany County
81 ZIP codes tracked in Albany County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12303 | Schenectady | 67 | C | 63 (3 health) | $228K |
| 2 | 12023 | Berne | 66 | C | 5 | $262K |
| 3 | 12159 | Slingerlands | 64 | C | 2 (1 health) | $431K |
| 4 | 12183 | Troy | 64 | C | 16 (3 health) | $137K |
| 5 | 12047 | Cohoes | 63 | C | 5 (2 health) | $237K |
| 6 | 12107 | Knox | 62 | C | 88 (3 health) | — |
| 7 | 12143 | Ravena | 62 | C | 3 (2 health) | $222K |
| 8 | 12193 | Westerlo | 62 | C | 19 (2 health) | $266K |
| 9 | 12110 | Latham | 60 | C | 0 | $306K |
| 10 | 12084 | Guilderland | 59 | C | 21 (3 health) | $326K |
| 11 | 12189 | Watervliet | 59 | C | 6 (3 health) | $200K |
| 12 | 12045 | Coeymans | 56 | C | 32 | — |
| 13 | 12158 | Selkirk | 56 | C | 21 (1 health) | $301K |
| 14 | 12007 | Alcove | 53 | D | 0 | $325K |
| 15 | 12046 | Coeymans Hollow | 53 | D | 0 | $270K |
| 16 | 12059 | East Berne | 53 | D | 0 | $307K |
| 17 | 12077 | Glenmont | 53 | D | 0 | $346K |
| 18 | 12085 | Guilderland Center | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 19 | 12137 | Pattersonville | 53 | D | 0 | $267K |
| 20 | 12148 | Rexford | 53 | D | 0 | $406K |
| 21 | 12156 | Schodack Landing | 53 | D | 0 | $219K |
| 22 | 12186 | Voorheesville | 52 | D | 14 | $338K |
| 23 | 12009 | Altamont | 49 | D | 11 (4 health) | $322K |
| 24 | 12008 | Alplaus | 45 | D | 0 | $267K |
| 25 | 12054 | Delmar | 45 | D | 27 (13 health) | $335K |
| 26 | 12150 | Rotterdam Junction | 45 | D | 0 | $200K |
| 27 | 12120 | Medusa | 42 | D | 11 (10 health) | $269K |
| 28 | 12147 | Rensselaerville | 42 | D | 11 (10 health) | $235K |
| 29 | 12041 | Clarksville | 40 | D | 0 | $197K |
| 30 | 12055 | Dormansville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 31 | 12128 | Newtonville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 32 | 12176 | Surprise | 40 | D | 0 | $197K |
| 33 | 12537 | Hughsonville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 34 | 12202 | Albany | 31 | F | 23 | $140K |
| 35 | 12204 | Albany | 31 | F | 23 | $226K |
| 36 | 12209 | Albany | 31 | F | 23 | $201K |
| 37 | 12210 | Albany | 31 | F | 23 | $218K |
| 38 | 12211 | Albany | 31 | F | 23 | $396K |
| 39 | 12203 | Albany | 26 | F | 23 | $259K |
| 40 | 12207 | Albany | 26 | F | 23 | $243K |
| 41 | 12208 | Albany | 26 | F | 23 | $255K |
| 42 | 12201 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 43 | 12206 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | $162K |
| 44 | 12214 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 45 | 12220 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 46 | 12222 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 47 | 12223 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 48 | 12224 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 49 | 12225 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 50 | 12226 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 51 | 12227 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 52 | 12228 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 53 | 12229 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 54 | 12230 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 55 | 12231 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 56 | 12232 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 57 | 12233 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 58 | 12234 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 59 | 12235 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 60 | 12236 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 61 | 12237 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 62 | 12238 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 63 | 12239 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 64 | 12240 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 65 | 12241 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 66 | 12242 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 67 | 12243 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 68 | 12244 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 69 | 12245 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 70 | 12246 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 71 | 12247 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 72 | 12248 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 73 | 12249 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 74 | 12250 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 75 | 12252 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 76 | 12255 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 77 | 12256 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 78 | 12257 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 79 | 12260 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 80 | 12261 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
| 81 | 12288 | Albany | 19 | F | 23 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Albany County
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 48 ZIP codes
- 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 81 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of F (34/100).
65 of 81 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 60 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Albany County has a grade of F. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.