Ravena, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12143
Albany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,137
- 102/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $95,101
- Median income Above-median income area
- $234,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ravena pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 102
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12143 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12143 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ravena, Albany County, New York, home to 5,137 residents across 50.2 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12143 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,101 (3% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,054. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 3.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $234,000 (38% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,150; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12143 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 12143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ravena, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12143.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 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 12143, Ravena, 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
5,137
Population
50.2
Area (sq mi)
102
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12143?
44.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
2.3%
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?
$95,101
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$46,054
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12143 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ravena, 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)
$95,101 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
2,631housing units
2,631
Total Housing Units
2,326
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,000
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,150
Median Rent
1973
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12143 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.9% | 158 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 178 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 205 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 232 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 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 98 business establishments in ZIP 12143, employing approximately 1,034 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,977,000.
98
Businesses
1,034
Employees
$69.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.1% |
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 12143 vs 12161 →
ZIP 12143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12054
Delmar (12054)
16,918 residents
- 12158 6,309
Selkirk (12158)
6,309 residents
- 12143 5,137
Ravena (12143)
5,137 residents
- 12192 1,722
West Coxsackie (12192)
1,722 residents
- 12087 1,073
Hannacroix (12087)
1,073 residents
- 12156 848
Schodack Landing (12156)
848 residents
- 12046 817
Coeymans Hollow (12046)
817 residents
- 12124 606
New Baltimore (12124)
606 residents
- 12045 584
Coeymans (12045)
584 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12143 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12007
Alcove (12007)
$200,078 median income
- 12054
Delmar (12054)
$129,583 median income
- 12161
South Bethlehem (12161)
$123,750 median income
- 12156
Schodack Landing (12156)
$108,274 median income
- 12192
West Coxsackie (12192)
$106,213 median income
- 12158
Selkirk (12158)
$97,419 median income
- 12143
Ravena (12143)
$95,101 median income
- 12087
Hannacroix (12087)
$91,458 median income
- 12124
New Baltimore (12124)
$85,461 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12143 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12161 | South Bethlehem, NY | 160 | 3.5 mi |
| 12045 | Coeymans, NY | 584 | 3.0 mi |
| 12046 | Coeymans Hollow, NY | 817 | 3.4 mi |
| 12158 | Selkirk, NY | 6,309 | 4.1 mi |
| 12124 | New Baltimore, NY | 606 | 3.9 mi |
| 12087 | Hannacroix, NY | 1,073 | 4.4 mi |
| 12007 | Alcove, NY | 60 | 4.4 mi |
| 12192 | West Coxsackie, NY | 1,722 | 5.9 mi |
| 12156 | Schodack Landing, NY | 848 | 5.6 mi |
| 12054 | Delmar, NY | 16,918 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12143, 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 (5,137 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 12143 in?
ZIP code 12143 (Ravena) 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 12143?
ZIP code 12143 in Ravena, NY has a population of 5,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12143?
The median household income in ZIP 12143 is $95,101, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12143?
The median home value in ZIP 12143 is $234,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12143 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12143?
ZIP code 12143 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 1,034 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12143 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12143 increased by 0.7% 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 12143?
In ZIP code 12143, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 12143?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12143 is 28.8 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 12143?
In ZIP code 12143, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12143 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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