ZIP Code 12158
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Selkirk · Albany County · New York
- Population
- 6,309
- Median income
- $97,419
- Median home value
- $315,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.7%
- Land area
- 79.3 sq mi
80/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.5
New York
ZIP code 12158 in Selkirk, New York has a population of 6,309. The median household income is $97,419, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $315,100, 13% above the US average. 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12158 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.3 square miles in Selkirk, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 6,309 residents, producing a population density of 80 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 12158 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12158 sits at $97,419 (5% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $54,422. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $315,100 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,653 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12158 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 12158 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 12158
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12158.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12158, Selkirk, 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
6,309
Population
79.3
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12158?
53.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
7.6%
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?
$97,419
Median Household Income
+5% vs state
$54,422
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,177
Total Housing Units
2,752
Occupied Units
425
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,100
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$1,653
Median Rent
1984
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12158 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 185 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 200 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 237 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 253 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 264 |
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 96 business establishments in ZIP 12158, employing approximately 2,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,810,000.
96
Businesses
2,160
Employees
$230.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 27.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 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 12158 vs 12161 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12161 | South Bethlehem, NY | 160 | 1.8 mi |
| 12143 | Ravena, NY | 5,137 | 4.1 mi |
| 12045 | Coeymans, NY | 584 | 4.6 mi |
| 12077 | Glenmont, NY | 6,246 | 4.2 mi |
| 12054 | Delmar, NY | 16,918 | 5.2 mi |
| 12033 | Castleton On Hudson, NY | 7,851 | 5.8 mi |
| 12124 | New Baltimore, NY | 606 | 6.5 mi |
| 12067 | Feura Bush, NY | 1,506 | 5.5 mi |
| 12208 | Albany, NY | 20,702 | 7.8 mi |
| 12209 | Albany, NY | 10,121 | 6.9 mi |
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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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