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 High-density area
- $59,406
- Median income Below-median income area
- $138,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,964. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $138,300 (63% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,084; owner occupancy is 24.3%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12183 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 12183?
32.5
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
3.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$49,964
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12183 ranks among New York ZIPs
Troy, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,406 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,772housing units
1,772
Total Housing Units
1,603
Occupied Units
169
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,300
Median Home Value
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 12180
Troy (12180)
53,606 residents
- 12110
Latham (12110)
21,908 residents
- 12144 20,555
Rensselaer (12144)
20,555 residents
- 12047 19,664
Cohoes (12047)
19,664 residents
- 12189 17,568
Watervliet (12189)
17,568 residents
- 12182 14,733
Troy (12182)
14,733 residents
- 12211 11,303
Albany (12211)
11,303 residents
- 12188 10,980
Waterford (12188)
10,980 residents
- 12198 7,903
Wynantskill (12198)
7,903 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12183 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12183 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12211
Albany (12211)
$156,605 median income
- 12198
Wynantskill (12198)
$113,083 median income
- 12110
Latham (12110)
$105,024 median income
- 12188
Waterford (12188)
$92,279 median income
- 12144
Rensselaer (12144)
$90,738 median income
- 12180
Troy (12180)
$75,851 median income
- 12204
Albany (12204)
$74,841 median income
- 12047
Cohoes (12047)
$66,071 median income
- 12189
Watervliet (12189)
$65,276 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12183, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,620 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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