ZIP Code 12120

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Medusa · Albany County · New York

Population
613

14/sq mi

Median income
$78,917

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$309,500

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 68% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.0%

Median age 39.8

Land area
45.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12120 in Medusa, New York has a population of 613. The median household income is $78,917, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $309,500, 11% above the US average. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.4 square miles in Medusa, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 613 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 12120 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12120 sits at $78,917 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,382. The poverty rate stands at 0.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $309,500 (18% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 12120 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 →

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 12120, Medusa, 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

613

Population

45.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Medusa, 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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