ZIP Code 12161

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South Bethlehem · Albany County · New York

Population
160

151/sq mi

Median income
$123,750

▲ 62% vs US

higher than 92% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
63.4%

Median age 31.7

Land area
1.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12161 in South Bethlehem, New York has a population of 160. The median household income is $123,750, which is 62% above the national average. 63.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12161 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in South Bethlehem, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 160 residents, producing a population density of 151 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 12161 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12161 sits at $123,750 (34% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $55,079. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12161 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, 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 12161 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 →

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 12161, South Bethlehem, 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

160

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

151

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12161?

31.7

Median Age

32.3%

Male

67.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$123,750

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$55,079

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

50

Total Housing Units

50

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

1957

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12158 Selkirk, NY 6,309 1.8 mi
12143 Ravena, NY 5,137 3.5 mi
12054 Delmar, NY 16,918 5.1 mi
12067 Feura Bush, NY 1,506 3.9 mi
12046 Coeymans Hollow, NY 817 4.5 mi
12045 Coeymans, NY 584 5.1 mi
12077 Glenmont, NY 6,246 5.4 mi
12159 Slingerlands, NY 7,896 7.5 mi
12087 Hannacroix, NY 1,073 7.5 mi
12124 New Baltimore, NY 606 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12161 in?
ZIP code 12161 (South Bethlehem) 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 12161?
ZIP code 12161 in South Bethlehem, NY has a population of 160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12161?
The median household income in ZIP 12161 is $123,750, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12161?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12161 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12161?
In ZIP code 12161, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.4% 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 12161?
In ZIP code 12161, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for South Bethlehem, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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