Albany Texas Map

About Albany, Texas

Albany is a locality in Shackelford County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,849. The population density is 425.2 people per km². Albany is located at 32.7235°N, 99.2973°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76430.

Albany, Texas, rests on a landscape that breathes the wide-open Texas sky. It lies 31.7 miles north-east of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 53°T), and is situated 23.1 miles west of Breckenridge. Rolling plains, a muted green under the vast heavens, stretch towards horizons softened by a haze that catches the late afternoon sun. The land here is not harsh, but possesses a sturdy, resilient character, a subtle undulation that hints at underground streams and the slow work of water over eons. Oak trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, punctuate the fields, offering pockets of shade where the air hangs thick and still, carrying the dry scent of grass and dust. The quality of light in Albany at dusk is a gentle benediction, bathing the sparse buildings and the enduring land in a warm, golden glow that seems to linger, a quiet farewell from the day. Albany’s story is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the pragmatic rhythm of its economy. Founded as a ranching hub, the land still yields its bounty through cattle and oil, industries that have shaped the character of Albany for generations. The historic courthouse, a stately red-brick sentinel, stands as a quiet testament to the town’s long-standing presence, a place where local decisions have been made and futures have been debated under its watchful gaze. The very air here seems to carry whispers of the past, of hardworking hands and the simple, honest pursuit of a life lived on the land, a tradition that continues to define Albany.

About This Albany Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Albany, Texas 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 Shackelford County.

Detailed location data for Albany includes the ZIP code (76430), telephone area code (254), county seat of Shackelford County (Albany), and school district assignment (Albany Independent 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.