| ZIP Code | 12159 |
|---|---|
| City | Slingerlands |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 155 ft |
| Latitude | 42.651428 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.885894 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.1 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.5% ▲ 84% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 79 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 795 (12.5%) |
| Some College | 354 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 582 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 504 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,032 (63.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,073 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $430,800 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,632/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,980 |
| Vacant Units | 155 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,980 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 155 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 12159 is located in Slingerlands, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 8,794, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.1 years. Economically, 12159 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,073 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12159 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $430,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,632 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 12159 is primarily White (82.36%). Residents are highly educated — 71.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12159 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 12159 in Slingerlands, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,794 residents, a median household income of $109,073, and a median home value of $430,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.