Albany, New York
Albany has an average healthcare access score of 78/100 (Excellent Access) across 12 ZIP codes. That's 26 points above the New York state average of 52. And 34 points above the national average of 44.
People Score
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Provider Score
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Hospital Score
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Travel Score
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
City Average
Excellent Access
Grade: B
12 ZIP codes in Albany
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Albany. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Albany
All 12 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12204 | 89 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 2 | 12205 | 85 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 3 | 12203 | 84 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 4 | 12211 | 82 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 5 | 12208 | 78 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 6 | 12210 | 78 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 7 | 12206 | 76 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 8 | 12209 | 75 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 9 | 12202 | 73 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 10 | 12207 | 73 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 11 | 12222 | 72 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 12 | 12226 | 66 | Moderate Access | C+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Albany
How good is healthcare access in Albany, New York?
Albany has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 78/100 (Excellent Access), measured across 12 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Albany has the best healthcare?
ZIP 12204 scores highest in Albany at 89/100, while ZIP 12226 scores lowest at 66/100. A 23-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Albany have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Albany currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Albany?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Albany residents with nearby clinicians by ZIP, specialty, and travel distance. Live provider totals are refreshed through the backend data pipeline rather than estimated in this FAQ.
What ZIPs are covered for Albany?
Albany contains 12 Census ZCTA ZIP codes. CartoChrome publishes individual scores for each — see the ZIP table below. ZIP boundaries come from Census TIGER/Line shapefiles and are updated annually.
How Is This Score Calculated?
The Albany average healthcare access score of 78/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 12 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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