| ZIP Code | 12210 |
|---|---|
| City | Albany |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 163 ft |
| Latitude | 42.655709 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.754868 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.74 |
| Below Poverty | 21.6% ▲ 116% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.8% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 61% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 112 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,454 (20.5%) |
| Some College | 825 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 1,027 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 444 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,227 (45.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,873 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,500 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,110/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,580 |
| Vacant Units | 1,214 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,580 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,214 |
| Owner Occupied | 24.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
ZIP code 12210 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 9,725, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 12210 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,873 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12210 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $217,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,110 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 75.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 12210 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.4%. Residents are well-educated — 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.6%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12210 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 12210 in Albany, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 9,725 residents, a median household income of $55,873, and a median home value of $217,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.