| ZIP Code | 12144 |
|---|---|
| City | Rensselaer |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 215 ft |
| Latitude | 42.627836 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.717842 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 11.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.1% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 327 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,215 (20.9%) |
| Some College | 1,695 (11%) |
| Associates | 1,836 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,358 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,962 (38.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,357 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,300 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,379/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,474 |
| Vacant Units | 922 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,474 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 922 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 12144 is located in Rensselaer, New York, within Rensselaer County. With a population of 21,631, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 12144 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $88,357 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12144 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,379 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.1%) and renters (40.9%). Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 12144 is primarily White (75.67%). Residents are well-educated — 54.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.7%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12144 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 12144 in Rensselaer, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 21,631 residents, a median household income of $88,357, and a median home value of $235,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.