ZIP Code 12183

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Troy · Albany County · New York

Population
2,620

1,354/sq mi

Median income
$59,406

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$138,300

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.5%

Median age 32.5

Land area
1.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12183 in Troy, New York has a population of 2,620. The median household income is $59,406, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $138,300, 50% below the US average. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12183 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Troy, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 2,620 residents, producing a population density of 1,354 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 12183 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12183 sits at $59,406 (36% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,964. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.4%. On housing, the median home value is $138,300 (63% below the state average) with median rent at $1,084 per month, and 24.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12183 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, 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 12183 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 12183

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,620

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

1,354

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Troy, NY

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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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