Albany Minnesota Map

About Albany, Minnesota

Albany is a locality in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,821. The population density is 496.8 people per km². Albany is located at 45.6300°N, 94.5700°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56307.

Albany sits in the rolling farmland of central Minnesota, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with the seasons. It lies 17.6 miles west of Sartell, MN (from Sartell, MN: bearing 272°T), and is situated 19.7 miles west of Sauk Rapids. The horizon is a gentle curve, unbroken save for the occasional stand of oak and elm trees that mark the edges of cultivated fields. In the summer, these fields are a vibrant quilt of greens and golds, the corn stalks standing tall and resolute, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets on the breeze. Even the air feels different here, carrying the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening berries, a subtle fragrance that clings to everything. Winter transforms the landscape into a stark beauty, a hushed world of white where the low sun casts long, ethereal shadows across the snow-laden ground. The history of Albany is deeply rooted in the fertile soil and the hardy spirit of its early settlers, many of whom came from the Scandinavian heartlands, bringing with them a strong work ethic and a deep connection to the land. The local economy, while diversified, still leans heavily on agriculture, with dairy farms and crop production forming the backbone of its livelihood, a continuity that connects present-day farmers to generations past. The town center, with its brick buildings and well-maintained storefronts, hums with a quiet energy, a testament to the enduring community spirit. It’s a place where traditions are honored, from the annual summer festival celebrating local bounty to the quiet observance of the long, deep winters that have shaped the very character of this region, a character etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent, everyday rhythm of life.

About This Albany Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Albany, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.629965, -94.570005. 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 Stearns County.

Detailed location data for Albany includes the ZIP code (56307), telephone area code (320), county seat of Stearns County (St. Cloud), and school district assignment (Albany Public 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.