PlainZIP

Troy, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12183

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

2,620
1,354/sq mi
$59,406
Median income
$138,300
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Troy pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,354
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12183 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12183 covers 1.9 square miles in Troy, Albany County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,620 residents on file, a density of 1,354 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12183 reports a modest median household income of $59,406 (36% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,964. Poverty here runs at 20.6%, with unemployment measured at 10.4%. Housing costs here run $138,300 for a typical home value (63% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,084 a month; 24.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, 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 12183 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 12183

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Troy, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12183.

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 12183, 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

2,620

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

1,354

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12183?

32.5

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.6%
African American 10.1%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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?

$59,406

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$49,964

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12183 ranks nationally

Troy, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,406 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,772

Total Housing Units

1,603

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.3%
Renter 75.7%

$138,300

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$1,084

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 81 business establishments in ZIP 12183, employing approximately 1,417 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,786,000.

81

Businesses

1,417

Employees

$96.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 14.8%
Manufacturing 12 14.8%
Wholesale trade 10 12.3%
Retail trade 9 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.7%

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 12183 vs 12189 →

ZIP 12183 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 12183 ranks #0 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 12183 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 12183 ranks #null 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
12189 Watervliet, NY 17,568 1.5 mi
12047 Cohoes, NY 19,664 3.1 mi
12188 Waterford, NY 10,980 5.0 mi
12110 Latham, NY 21,908 4.3 mi
12180 Troy, NY 53,606 4.6 mi
12204 Albany, NY 7,349 4.5 mi
12182 Troy, NY 14,733 4.7 mi
12211 Albany, NY 11,303 4.6 mi
12198 Wynantskill, NY 7,903 5.7 mi
12144 Rensselaer, NY 20,555 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Albany County

12203 standard
Albany, NY
Pop: 29,952
12205 standard
Albany, NY
Pop: 26,977
12110 standard
Latham, NY
Pop: 21,908
12208 standard
Albany, NY
Pop: 20,702
12047 standard
Cohoes, NY
Pop: 19,664
12189 standard
Watervliet, NY
Pop: 17,568

Related Areas

Albany County Troy, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12183 in? ▼
ZIP code 12183 (Troy) 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 12183? ▼
ZIP code 12183 in Troy, NY has a population of 2,620 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12183? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12183 is $59,406, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12183? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12183 is $138,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12183? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12183 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12183? ▼
ZIP code 12183 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 1,417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12183? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12183 are: Construction (12), Manufacturing (12), Wholesale trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12183? ▼
In ZIP code 12183, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 12183? ▼
In ZIP code 12183, approximately 24.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12183? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12183 is 20.6% 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.