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Medusa, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12120

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

613
14/sq mi
$78,917
Median income
$309,500
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medusa pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12120 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Medusa, Albany County, New York, home to just 613 residents across 45.4 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12120 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,917 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,382. 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.5%. The typical home here is valued at $309,500 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 93.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Albany County, letting you compare 12120 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 12120, Medusa, 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

613

Population

45.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12120?

39.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$78,917

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$51,382

Per Capita Income

0.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12120 ranks nationally

Medusa, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,917 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 74.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

305

Total Housing Units

258

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$309,500

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 12120, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,000.

5

Businesses

6

Employees

$69K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 12120 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 12120 ranks #7 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 12120 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 12120 ranks #null 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
12460 Oak Hill, NY 277 2.9 mi
12147 Rensselaerville, NY 499 4.4 mi
12469 Preston Hollow, NY 677 4.8 mi
12423 East Durham, NY 1,097 5.3 mi
12418 Cornwallville, NY 537 6.5 mi
12422 Durham, NY 339 5.1 mi
12083 Greenville, NY 3,795 6.2 mi
12193 Westerlo, NY 2,016 6.7 mi
12405 Acra, NY 780 9.4 mi
12431 Freehold, NY 1,381 8.9 mi

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Related Areas

Albany County Medusa, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12120 in? ▼
ZIP code 12120 (Medusa) is located in Albany County, New York. Albany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/albany-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12120? ▼
ZIP code 12120 in Medusa, NY has a population of 613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12120 is $78,917, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12120 is $309,500, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12120 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12120? ▼
ZIP code 12120 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12120? ▼
In ZIP code 12120, 74.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12120? ▼
In ZIP code 12120, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12120 is 0.7% 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.