City

Nassau, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rensselaer County  ·  New York

👥4,853Population
💰$104,438Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$275,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓54.8%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.3%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads54.8% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (1.5%)
HS Graduate916 (27%)
Some College262 (7.7%)
Associates306 (9%)
Bachelors504 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree1,357 (40%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 40%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College7.7%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate40.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,438 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$275,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$959/mo
Total Housing Units2,346
Vacant Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Nassau, NY

Nassau is a city in New York, located in Rensselaer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,853 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Nassau is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,438 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nassau is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $959 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nassau is well-educated. 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nassau
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12123 4,853 $104,438 $275,000 $959 4.0% 54.8% 82.7%