| ZIP Code | 12183 |
|---|---|
| City | Troy |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 24 ft |
| Latitude | 42.747904 |
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| Longitude | -73.692466 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.00 |
| Below Poverty | 23.1% ▲ 131% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 11.5% ▲ 135% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 712 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 329 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 224 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 185 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 561 (27.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,281 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $137,300 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,081/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,758 |
| Vacant Units | 273 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,758 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 273 |
| Owner Occupied | 25.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 74.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
ZIP code 12183 is located in Troy, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 2,966, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 12183 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,281 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12183 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $137,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,081 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 74.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 12183 is majority White (66.42%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12183 stands at 11.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 12183 in Troy, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 2,966 residents, a median household income of $70,281, and a median home value of $137,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.