ZIP Code 12118

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Mechanicville · Saratoga County · New York

Population
13,897

170/sq mi

Median income
$92,710

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$345,800

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.2%

Median age 44.4

Land area
81.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12118 in Mechanicville, New York has a population of 13,897. The median household income is $92,710, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $345,800, 24% above the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12118 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 81.8 square miles in Mechanicville, Saratoga County, New York. The area is home to 13,897 residents, producing a population density of 170 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12118 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12118 sits at $92,710 (0% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $58,182. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $345,800 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12118 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saratoga County, so you can benchmark 12118 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12118.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12118, Mechanicville, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,897

Population

81.8

Area (sq mi)

170

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12118?

44.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$92,710

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$58,182

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

8,018

Total Housing Units

7,651

Occupied Units

367

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$345,800

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12118 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 187
2021 +7.9% 201
2022 +14.9% 231
2023 +15.7% 268
2024 -0.6% 266

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 236 business establishments in ZIP 12118, employing approximately 2,323 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,500,000.

236

Businesses

2,323

Employees

$134.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 55 23.3%
Other services (except public administration) 28 11.9%
Retail trade 27 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 22 9.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 12 5.1%
Wholesale trade 10 4.2%
Manufacturing 9 3.8%
Finance and insurance 9 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
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12065 Clifton Park, NY 41,776 5.5 mi
12047 Cohoes, NY 19,664 9.2 mi
12170 Stillwater, NY 4,945 6.3 mi
12154 Schaghticoke, NY 2,818 6.3 mi
12121 Melrose, NY 1,916 7.8 mi
12182 Troy, NY 14,733 9.2 mi
12148 Rexford, NY 4,569 8.6 mi
12020 Ballston Spa, NY 31,192 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12118 in?
ZIP code 12118 (Mechanicville) is located in Saratoga County, New York. Saratoga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saratoga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12118?
ZIP code 12118 in Mechanicville, NY has a population of 13,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12118?
The median household income in ZIP 12118 is $92,710, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12118?
The median home value in ZIP 12118 is $345,800, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12118 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12118?
ZIP code 12118 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 2,323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12118 are: Construction (55), Other services (except public administration) (28), Retail trade (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12118 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 12118?
In ZIP code 12118, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 12118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12118 is 26.2 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 12118?
In ZIP code 12118, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12118 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mechanicville, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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