ZIP Code 12159
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Slingerlands · Albany County · New York
- Population
- 7,896
- Median income
- $128,306
- Median home value
- $449,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 65.7%
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi
216/sq mi
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 62% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.3
New York
ZIP code 12159 in Slingerlands, New York has a population of 7,896. The median household income is $128,306, which is 68% above the national average. Median home value is $449,900, 62% above the US average. 65.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12159 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.5 square miles in Slingerlands, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 7,896 residents, producing a population density of 216 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 12159 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12159 sits at $128,306 (39% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $80,611. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $449,900 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,729 per month, and 74.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12159 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, 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 12159 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 12159
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12159.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 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 12159, Slingerlands, 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
7,896
Population
36.5
Area (sq mi)
216
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12159?
53.3
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
11.7%
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?
$128,306
Median Household Income
+39% vs state
$80,611
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,745
Total Housing Units
3,581
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,900
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$1,729
Median Rent
1989
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12159 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 172 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 186 |
| 2022 | +7.0% | 199 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 219 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 231 |
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 145 business establishments in ZIP 12159, employing approximately 2,849 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,760,000.
145
Businesses
2,849
Employees
$181.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 20.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
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 12159 vs 12054 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12054 | Delmar, NY | 16,918 | 2.5 mi |
| 12203 | Albany, NY | 29,952 | 3.3 mi |
| 12084 | Guilderland, NY | 4,271 | 4.3 mi |
| 12208 | Albany, NY | 20,702 | 3.9 mi |
| 12186 | Voorheesville, NY | 6,277 | 4.4 mi |
| 12209 | Albany, NY | 10,121 | 4.9 mi |
| 12222 | Albany, NY | 6,489 | 4.3 mi |
| 12067 | Feura Bush, NY | 1,506 | 6.3 mi |
| 12202 | Albany, NY | 9,628 | 6.3 mi |
| 12205 | Albany, NY | 26,977 | 6.0 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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