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Slingerlands, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12159

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

7,896
216/sq mi
$128,306
Median income
$449,900
Median home value
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Slingerlands pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
216
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12159 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12159 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Slingerlands, Albany County, New York, home to 7,896 residents across 36.5 square miles, a density of 216 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12159 skews affluent, with a median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $449,900 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,729 a month; 74.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Albany County, letting you compare 12159 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 12159

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Slingerlands, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12159.

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 12159, Slingerlands, 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

7,896

Population

36.5

Area (sq mi)

216

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12159?

53.3

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 9.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
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?

$128,306

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$80,611

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12159 ranks nationally

Slingerlands, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,306 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.7%

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

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$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

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ZIP 12159 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 12159 ranks #7 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 12159 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 12159 ranks #2 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
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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Pop: 26,977
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Pop: 20,702
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Related Areas

Albany County Slingerlands, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12159 in? ▼
ZIP code 12159 (Slingerlands) 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 12159? ▼
ZIP code 12159 in Slingerlands, NY has a population of 7,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12159? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12159 is $128,306, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12159? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12159 is $449,900, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12159? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12159 is White at 81.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12159? ▼
ZIP code 12159 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 2,849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12159? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12159 are: Health care and social assistance (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Retail trade (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12159? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12159 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 12159? ▼
In ZIP code 12159, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.7% 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 12159? ▼
In ZIP code 12159, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12159? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12159 is 4.7% 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.