| ZIP Code | 12182 |
|---|---|
| City | Troy |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 680 ft |
| Latitude | 42.800534 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.627434 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 24.0% ▲ 140% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.7% ▲ 18% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 77% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 309 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,454 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 1,138 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 1,110 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 1,464 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,752 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,663 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,300 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,012/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,314 |
| Vacant Units | 710 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,314 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 710 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 12182 is located in Troy, New York, within Rensselaer County. With a population of 14,273, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 12182 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,663 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12182 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,012 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.0%) and renters (50.0%). Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 12182 is majority White (69.68%). Residents are well-educated — 45.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.0%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12182 stands at 8.7%, 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 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 12182 in Troy, NY is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 14,273 residents, a median household income of $54,663, and a median home value of $195,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.