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Troy, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12180

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

53,606
377/sq mi
$75,851
Median income
$244,400
Median home value
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Troy pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
377
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12180 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12180 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, with 53,606 residents across 142.2 square miles, a density of 377 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12180 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,851 (18% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,482. Local economic indicators show a 17.2% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $244,400 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,232 a month; 47.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12180, plus 6 more within Rensselaer County, give a clearer read than the 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 12180

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troy, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12180.

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 12180, Troy, 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

53,606

Population

142.2

Area (sq mi)

377

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12180?

34.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 12.8%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$75,851

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$41,482

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12180 ranks nationally

Troy, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,851 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0%

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

What does housing look like?

25,373

Total Housing Units

21,872

Occupied Units

3,501

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.9%
Renter 52.1%

$244,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$1,232

Median Rent

1948

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12180 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 184
2021 +10.1% 203
2022 +11.0% 225
2023 +9.5% 246
2024 +7.5% 265

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 1,178 business establishments in ZIP 12180, employing approximately 19,712 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,129,852,000.

1,178

Businesses

19,712

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 210 17.8%
Accommodation and food services 189 16.0%
Retail trade 159 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 130 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 112 9.5%
Construction 97 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 4.3%
Finance and insurance 45 3.8%
Manufacturing 43 3.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 3.2%
Wholesale trade 27 2.3%
Information 27 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.4%
Educational services 15 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 12180 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 12180 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12180 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 12180 ranks #7 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
12182 Troy, NY 14,733 3.8 mi
12183 Troy, NY 2,620 4.6 mi
12121 Melrose, NY 1,916 6.6 mi
12140 Poestenkill, NY 1,702 4.5 mi
12198 Wynantskill, NY 7,903 5.4 mi
12052 Cropseyville, NY 1,568 6.3 mi
12189 Watervliet, NY 17,568 5.9 mi
12196 West Sand Lake, NY 3,031 8.3 mi
12047 Cohoes, NY 19,664 6.7 mi
12188 Waterford, NY 10,980 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rensselaer County

12144 standard
Rensselaer, NY
Pop: 20,555
12182 standard
Troy, NY
Pop: 14,733
12061 standard
East Greenbush, NY
Pop: 9,050
12018 standard
Averill Park, NY
Pop: 7,930
12198 standard
Wynantskill, NY
Pop: 7,903
12033 standard
Castleton On Hudson, NY
Pop: 7,851

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12180 in? ▼
ZIP code 12180 (Troy) is located in Rensselaer County, New York. Rensselaer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rensselaer-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12180? ▼
ZIP code 12180 in Troy, NY has a population of 53,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12180? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12180 is $75,851, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12180? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12180 is $244,400, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12180? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12180 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12180? ▼
ZIP code 12180 has 1,178 business establishments employing approximately 19,712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12180? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12180 are: Health care and social assistance (210), Accommodation and food services (189), Retail trade (159). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12180? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12180 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 12180? ▼
In ZIP code 12180, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.0% 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 12180? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12180 is 22.2 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 12180? ▼
In ZIP code 12180, approximately 47.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12180? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12180 is 17.2% 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.