| ZIP Code | 12207 |
|---|---|
| City | Albany |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 74 ft |
| Latitude | 42.655489 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.747618 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.44 |
| Below Poverty | 43.0% ▲ 330% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.9% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 331 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 276 (19.9%) |
| Associates | 148 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 96 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 512 (37%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $32,418 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 74% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $242,500 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $689/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,553 |
| Vacant Units | 265 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,553 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 265 |
| Owner Occupied | 1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 98.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.44 |
ZIP code 12207 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 2,097, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.2 years. Economically, 12207 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $32,418 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12207 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $242,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $689 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 98.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 12207 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.8%. Residents are well-educated — 43.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 43.0%. Household income has grown by 74% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12207 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 12207 in Albany, NY is characterized as lower-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 2,097 residents, a median household income of $32,418, and a median home value of $242,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.