| ZIP Code | 12204 |
|---|---|
| City | Albany |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 43 ft |
| Latitude | 42.691516 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.733751 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.8% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 43 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,080 (20.4%) |
| Some College | 731 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 482 (9.1%) |
| Bachelors | 799 (15.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,148 (40.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,197 ≈ Avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,300 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,294/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,290 |
| Vacant Units | 357 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,290 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 357 |
| Owner Occupied | 29.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 12204 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 8,423, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 12204 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,197 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12204 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $226,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,294 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 70.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 12204 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.9%. Residents are well-educated — 55.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12204 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 12204 in Albany, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 8,423 residents, a median household income of $75,197, and a median home value of $226,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.