City

Watervliet, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Albany County  ·  New York

👥18,205Population
💰$62,763Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$199,600Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.7%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 7.7%Asian: 7.9%Other: 6%Race
White71.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Black7.7%
Asian7.9%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma216 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,076 (25.8%)
Some College1,902 (16%)
Associates1,855 (15.6%)
Bachelors1,636 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree3,215 (27%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.4%Renter: 58.6%Tenure
Owner41.4%
Renter58.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,763 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$199,600 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,084/mo
Total Housing Units9,887
Vacant Units1,206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
72%
About Watervliet, NY

Watervliet is a city in New York, located in Albany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,205 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Watervliet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,763 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Watervliet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,084 per month.

The population of Watervliet is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watervliet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12189 18,205 $62,763 $199,600 $1,084 3.5% 40.8% 41.4%