| ZIP Code | 12198 |
|---|---|
| City | Wynantskill |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 437 ft |
| Latitude | 42.672768 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.633574 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.7% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 986 (18.5%) |
| Some College | 591 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 550 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 941 (17.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,235 (42%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,042 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $282,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,184/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,069 |
| Vacant Units | 136 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,069 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 136 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 12198 is located in Wynantskill, New York, within Rensselaer County. With a population of 7,337, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.8 years. Economically, 12198 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,042 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12198 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $282,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,184 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 12198 is primarily White (89.83%). Residents are well-educated — 59.7% 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 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12198 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 12198 in Wynantskill, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,337 residents, a median household income of $113,042, and a median home value of $282,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.