City

Melrose, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rensselaer County  ·  New York

👥2,325Population
💰$120,625Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$260,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
HS Graduate764 (45.8%)
Some College106 (6.4%)
Associates185 (11.1%)
Bachelors252 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree361 (21.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
HS Grad45.8%
Some College6.4%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.9%Renter: 1.1%Tenure
Owner98.9%
Renter1.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,625 ▲ 58% above avg
Median Home Value$260,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units798
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Melrose, NY

Melrose is a city in New York, located in Rensselaer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,325 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Melrose is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,625 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Melrose is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,200, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melrose is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.53%).

Melrose, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Melrose
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12121 2,325 $120,625 $260,200 3.3% 36.8% 98.9%