Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,729 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 25,072 (23.5%) |
| Some College | 11,687 (11%) |
| Associates | 12,118 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 15,380 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 40,560 (38.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,920 ▲ 15% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,606 ▼ 12% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,215/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 74,624 |
| Vacant Units | 8,186 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rensselaer County is located in New York and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 28 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 160,817 residents. With a median age of 40.36, it is a middle-aged county.
Rensselaer County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $87,919 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 11.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Rensselaer County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $244,606 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,215. Homeownership rates are high at 64.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rensselaer County are primarily White (79.86%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Rensselaer County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 31 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12018 | Averill Park | 7,069 | $133,542 | $318,800 | $1,339 | 2.4% | 58.4% |
| 12022 | Berlin | 1,069 | $77,386 | $179,700 | $1,073 | 3.9% | 43.2% |
| 12028 | Buskirk | 1,132 | $87,266 | $217,600 | $888 | 3.9% | 49.2% |
| 12033 | Castleton On Hudson | 7,772 | $92,808 | $267,500 | $1,380 | 6.9% | 53.9% |
| 12040 | Cherry Plain | 29 | $55,682 | $309,100 | — | 0.0% | 51.7% |
| 12052 | Cropseyville | 1,931 | $116,250 | $228,900 | $1,276 | 1.9% | 48.0% |
| 12061 | East Greenbush | 9,778 | $117,083 | $311,300 | $1,741 | 2.5% | 65.7% |
| 12062 | East Nassau | 1,723 | $86,094 | $234,600 | $1,222 | 6.1% | 39.1% |
| 12063 | East Schodack | 745 | $84,817 | $272,300 | — | 0.0% | 62.2% |
| 12090 | Hoosick Falls | 5,874 | $72,500 | $187,900 | $834 | 0.6% | 36.2% |
| 12094 | Johnsonville | 2,560 | $101,087 | $240,400 | — | 12.7% | 49.5% |
| 12121 | Melrose | 2,325 | $120,625 | $260,200 | — | 3.3% | 36.8% |
| 12123 | Nassau | 4,853 | $104,438 | $275,000 | $959 | 4.0% | 54.8% |
| 12138 | Petersburg | 2,826 | $78,693 | $181,800 | $1,234 | 3.2% | 40.0% |
| 12140 | Poestenkill | 1,526 | $120,476 | $305,400 | $1,005 | 1.5% | 53.9% |
| 12144 | Rensselaer | 21,631 | $88,357 | $235,300 | $1,379 | 4.0% | 54.1% |
| 12153 | Sand Lake | 751 | $85,347 | $304,200 | — | 5.2% | 27.2% |
| 12154 | Schaghticoke | 2,875 | $110,387 | $253,200 | $862 | 4.3% | 36.7% |
| 12156 | Schodack Landing | 939 | $99,833 | $218,800 | $1,139 | 4.5% | 39.8% |
| 12168 | Stephentown | 1,691 | $86,028 | $216,000 | — | 25.4% | 49.6% |
| 12169 | Stephentown | 407 | $39,921 | $184,200 | — | 0.0% | 37.9% |
| 12180 | Troy | 54,071 | $73,767 | $233,000 | $1,188 | 7.6% | 54.1% |
| 12182 | Troy | 14,273 | $54,663 | $195,300 | $1,012 | 8.7% | 45.7% |
| 12185 | Valley Falls | 1,699 | $111,691 | $208,700 | $925 | 1.8% | 44.4% |
| 12196 | West Sand Lake | 3,848 | $126,825 | $338,400 | $1,084 | 4.3% | 64.3% |
| 12198 | Wynantskill | 7,337 | $113,042 | $282,200 | $1,184 | 2.6% | 59.7% |