| ZIP Code | 12180 |
|---|---|
| City | Troy |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 500 ft |
| Latitude | 42.748588 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.599536 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.1% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 54% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 617 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,870 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 3,899 (12%) |
| Associates | 3,572 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 4,130 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,466 (41.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,767 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $233,000 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,188/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,527 |
| Vacant Units | 3,560 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,527 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,560 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 12180 is located in Troy, New York, within Rensselaer County. With a population of 54,071, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 12180 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,767 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12180 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $233,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,188 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.5%) and renters (52.5%). Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 12180 is majority White (69.53%). Residents are well-educated — 54.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12180 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 12180 in Troy, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 54,071 residents, a median household income of $73,767, and a median home value of $233,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.