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Averill Park, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12018

Rensselaer County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,930
69/sq mi
$126,620
Median income
$345,200
Median home value
46.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Averill Park pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
69
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12018 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Averill Park, Rensselaer County, New York, home to 7,930 residents across 115.4 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12018 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,620 (37% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $61,324. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.7%. The typical home here is valued at $345,200 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,485 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 12018 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rensselaer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Averill Park, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12018.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12018, Averill Park, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,930

Population

115.4

Area (sq mi)

69

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12018?

43.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$126,620

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$61,324

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12018 ranks nationally

Averill Park, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$126,620 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,070

Total Housing Units

2,865

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$345,200

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,485

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12018 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 165
2021 +9.8% 181
2022 +12.6% 204
2023 +11.1% 226
2024 +3.4% 234

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 12018, employing approximately 568 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,356,000.

104

Businesses

568

Employees

$26.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 24 23.1%
Retail trade 15 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 10 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 6.7%
Information 5 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.8%
Wholesale trade 4 3.9%
Manufacturing 3 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 12018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12018 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12018 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12153 Sand Lake, NY 814 3.0 mi
12196 West Sand Lake, NY 3,031 4.6 mi
12140 Poestenkill, NY 1,702 4.7 mi
12062 East Nassau, NY 1,776 6.9 mi
12169 Stephentown, NY 306 5.2 mi
12198 Wynantskill, NY 7,903 6.4 mi
12061 East Greenbush, NY 9,050 6.9 mi
12052 Cropseyville, NY 1,568 8.9 mi
12063 East Schodack, NY 444 7.2 mi
12123 Nassau, NY 5,124 8.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12018 in? ▼
ZIP code 12018 (Averill Park) is located in Rensselaer County, New York. Rensselaer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rensselaer-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12018? ▼
ZIP code 12018 in Averill Park, NY has a population of 7,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12018? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12018 is $126,620, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12018? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12018 is $345,200, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12018? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12018 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12018? ▼
ZIP code 12018 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 568 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12018? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12018 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12018? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12018 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12018? ▼
In ZIP code 12018, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12018? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12018 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12018? ▼
In ZIP code 12018, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12018? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12018 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.