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 Moderate-density area
- $126,620
- Median income Above-median income area
- $345,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12018 (Averill Park, NY) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.2 in 2023 to 233.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,324. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.3% and unemployment is 1.7%. Median home value is $345,200 (9% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,485; 83.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rensselaer County, so 12018 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 12018?
43.8
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$61,324
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12018 ranks among New York ZIPs
Averill Park, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$126,620 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,070housing units
3,070
Total Housing Units
2,865
Occupied Units
205
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,200
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12018 vs 12153 →
ZIP 12018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12061
East Greenbush (12061)
9,050 residents
- 12018
Averill Park (12018)
7,930 residents
- 12198
Wynantskill (12198)
7,903 residents
- 12123
Nassau (12123)
5,124 residents
- 12196 3,031
West Sand Lake (12196)
3,031 residents
- 12062 1,776
East Nassau (12062)
1,776 residents
- 12140 1,702
Poestenkill (12140)
1,702 residents
- 12052 1,568
Cropseyville (12052)
1,568 residents
- 12153 814
Sand Lake (12153)
814 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12018 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12140
Poestenkill (12140)
$138,393 median income
- 12018
Averill Park (12018)
$126,620 median income
- 12052
Cropseyville (12052)
$118,424 median income
- 12198
Wynantskill (12198)
$113,083 median income
- 12061
East Greenbush (12061)
$110,962 median income
- 12196
West Sand Lake (12196)
$110,889 median income
- 12123
Nassau (12123)
$108,878 median income
- 12063
East Schodack (12063)
$90,855 median income
- 12153
Sand Lake (12153)
$89,861 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12018, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,930 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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