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Selkirk, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12158

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

6,309
80/sq mi
$97,419
Median income
$315,100
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
80
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12158 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12158 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Selkirk, Albany County, New York, home to 6,309 residents across 79.3 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12158 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 12158

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selkirk, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12158.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12158?

53.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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

How ZIP 12158 ranks nationally

Selkirk, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,419 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$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

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ZIP 12158 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 12158 ranks #5 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 12158 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 12158 ranks #6 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
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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Related Areas

Albany County Selkirk, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12158 in? ▼
ZIP code 12158 (Selkirk) 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 12158? ▼
ZIP code 12158 in Selkirk, NY has a population of 6,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12158? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12158 is $97,419, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12158? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12158 is $315,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12158? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12158 is White at 83.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12158? ▼
ZIP code 12158 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 2,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12158? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12158 are: Construction (26), Transportation and warehousing (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12158? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12158 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 12158? ▼
In ZIP code 12158, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 12158? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12158 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12158? ▼
In ZIP code 12158, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12158? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12158 is 2.7% 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.