ZIP Code 12205: Albany, NY
Albany in Albany County, New York uses ZIP code 12205. Its reference point is at latitude 42.7198 and longitude -73.8207 (42°43'11.3"N 73°49'14.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 12205
Albany has 51 ZIP codes in our directory, and Albany County has 80.
New York has 2,307 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 12212 in Albany, about 0.6 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 12205 |
|---|---|
| Place | Albany |
| County | Albany County |
| State | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 42.7198 |
| Longitude | -73.8207 |
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Map of ZIP Code 12205
Map centred on 42.7198, -73.8207. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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Video: Albany, New York
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ZIP Codes Near 12205
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 12205, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 12205, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Newtonville – 2.9 mi east
- Latham – 3.6 mi southwest
- Guilderland – 4.2 mi west
- Guilderland Center – 4.6 mi west
- Watervliet – 5.5 mi east
- Slingerlands – 5.6 mi southwest
- Cohoes – 6.7 mi northeast
- Delmar – 7.2 mi south
- Rensselaer – 7.7 mi southeast
- Voorheesville – 8.2 mi southwest
- Glenmont – 8.6 mi south
- Waterford – 8.8 mi northeast
Schools Near Albany
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 12205 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Albany, Albany County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Newtonville, Latham and Guilderland widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Albany are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 12205.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Albany can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Newtonville, Latham and Guilderland.
Shopping and Dining in Albany
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Albany are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Albany, New York can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Albany County along with the name Albany.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 12205, Newtonville lies about 2.9 mi to the east, Latham lies about 3.4 mi to the northeast, Guilderland lies about 4.2 mi to the west, Guilderland Center lies about 4.6 mi to the west and Watervliet lies about 5.5 mi to the east in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Albany show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 12205
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Thacher Park, New York 101208 916”): Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“New York has amazing wildlife (34115274803)”): Henry Bellagnome from Troy, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Rensselaer Lake, Albany, NY, looking northwest”): Andy Arthur; cropped and edited prior to upload by Daniel Case, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Sacred Heart Church North Albany”): Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Ann Lee marker”): Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to Do in Albany, New York - Travel Guide 2024” by DoTravel, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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