ZIP Code 12208: Albany, NY
ZIP code 12208 is assigned to Albany in Albany County, New York. Its reference point is at latitude 42.656 and longitude -73.7964 (42°39'21.6"N 73°47'47.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 12208
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 12209 in Albany, about 1.1 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 12208 |
|---|---|
| Place | Albany |
| County | Albany County |
| State | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 42.656 |
| Longitude | -73.7964 |
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Map of ZIP Code 12208
Map centred on 42.656, -73.7964. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 12208
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 12208, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 12208, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Delmar – 3.5 mi southwest
- Slingerlands – 3.8 mi west
- Latham – 4.0 mi northwest
- Rensselaer – 4.0 mi east
- Glenmont – 4.1 mi south
- Newtonville – 5.0 mi north
- Guilderland – 5.9 mi northwest
- Guilderland Center – 6.1 mi northwest
- Watervliet – 6.7 mi northeast
- East Greenbush – 7.2 mi southeast
- Selkirk – 7.5 mi south
- Voorheesville – 7.6 mi west
Schools Near Albany
If you are moving to ZIP code 12208, check with the education authority that serves Albany, Albany County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Delmar, Slingerlands and Latham 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
Use the map above to explore green space around Albany, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider New York area.
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 Delmar, Slingerlands and Latham.
Shopping and Dining in Albany
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 12208, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
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 12208, Delmar lies about 3.5 mi to the southwest, Slingerlands lies about 3.8 mi to the west, Latham lies about 4.0 mi to the northwest, Rensselaer lies about 4.0 mi to the east and Glenmont lies about 4.1 mi to the south 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 12208
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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