Albany Ohio Map

About Albany, Ohio

Albany is a locality in Athens County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,013. The population density is 259.7 people per km². Albany is located at 39.2276°N, 82.2024°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45710.

Albany, Ohio, unfolds across a landscape where the Appalachian foothills begin their gentle, then more determined, rise. It lies 34.4 miles west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 266°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Athens. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of deciduous forests, cup the small valley that cradles the heart of Albany. Creeks, like the slow-moving Shade, thread through the terrain, their banks sometimes softened by the silt of ages, other times held firm by the stubborn roots of ancient oaks. The air here carries the earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, especially potent after a rain, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast long, golden shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land, lending a quiet, almost spectral beauty to the ordinary. The very character of Albany feels shaped by this persistent, verdant embrace, a place where the wildness of nature is never far from the edge of human settlement. The history of Albany is etched in the bedrock of this region, a story tied to the rich coal seams that once fueled its economy and drew a tide of settlers seeking a livelihood. For generations, mining was the lifeblood of Albany, its fortunes rising and falling with the demand for black diamonds, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and a deep understanding of the earth's bounty and its cost. While the dominance of coal has waned, the spirit of industry persists, finding new expressions in agriculture, small businesses, and the quiet hum of life that continues to define this corner of Athens County. The presence of Ohio University nearby lends a youthful energy to the broader region, a counterpoint to the deep-rooted traditions that still hold sway, creating a unique blend of academic pursuit and the enduring rhythms of rural life.

About This Albany Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Albany, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Albany and Athens County.

Detailed location data for Albany includes the ZIP code (45710), telephone area code (937), county seat of Athens County (Athens), and school district assignment (Alexander Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Albany is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.