City

Cohoes, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Albany County  ·  New York

👥23,406Population
💰$66,970Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$237,200Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓52.7%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 9.2%Asian: 5.2%Other: 8%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic7.1%
Black9.2%
Asian5.2%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads52.7% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma92 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,627 (25.9%)
Some College1,719 (12.3%)
Associates1,201 (8.6%)
Bachelors2,746 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree4,635 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College12.3%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.3%Renter: 52.7%Tenure
Owner47.3%
Renter52.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,970 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$237,200 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,213/mo
Total Housing Units10,963
Vacant Units1,207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Cohoes, NY

Cohoes is a city in New York, located in Albany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,406 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Cohoes is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,970 is near the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cohoes is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,213 per month.

The population of Cohoes is well-educated. 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.02%).

Cohoes, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Cohoes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12047 23,406 $66,970 $237,200 $1,213 4.8% 52.7% 47.3%