Albany, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12202
Albany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,628
- 1,817/sq mi High-density area
- $52,868
- Median income Below-median income area
- $166,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albany pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,817
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Albany County, New York, home to 9,628 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 1,817 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12202 reports a modest median household income of $52,868 (43% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,446. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $166,000 (56% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,064; owner occupancy is 25.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12202 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 12202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12202.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 12202, Albany, 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
9,628
Population
5.3
Area (sq mi)
1,817
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12202?
32.9
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
11.8%
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?
$52,868
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$28,446
Per Capita Income
31.4%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12202 ranks among New York ZIPs
Albany, 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)
$52,868 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
5,404housing units
5,404
Total Housing Units
4,727
Occupied Units
677
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,000
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,064
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 160 business establishments in ZIP 12202, employing approximately 2,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,593,000.
160
Businesses
2,702
Employees
$197.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 16.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 17 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 12202 vs 12209 →
ZIP 12202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12208
Albany (12208)
20,702 residents
- 12144
Rensselaer (12144)
20,555 residents
- 12206
Albany (12206)
16,395 residents
- 12211
Albany (12211)
11,303 residents
- 12210
Albany (12210)
10,158 residents
- 12209
Albany (12209)
10,121 residents
- 12202
Albany (12202)
9,628 residents
- 12204 7,349
Albany (12204)
7,349 residents
- 12222 6,489
Albany (12222)
6,489 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12202 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12202 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
- 12077
Glenmont (12077)
$118,257 median income
- 12144
Rensselaer (12144)
$90,738 median income
- 12209
Albany (12209)
$89,390 median income
- 12204
Albany (12204)
$74,841 median income
- 12208
Albany (12208)
$70,413 median income
- 12207 $58,998
Albany (12207)
$58,998 median income
- 12210 $55,843
Albany (12210)
$55,843 median income
- 12202 $52,868
Albany (12202)
$52,868 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12202 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12209 | Albany, NY | 10,121 | 1.4 mi |
| 12210 | Albany, NY | 10,158 | 1.8 mi |
| 12207 | Albany, NY | 1,948 | 1.8 mi |
| 12144 | Rensselaer, NY | 20,555 | 2.3 mi |
| 12206 | Albany, NY | 16,395 | 3.0 mi |
| 12077 | Glenmont, NY | 6,246 | 2.9 mi |
| 12208 | Albany, NY | 20,702 | 2.7 mi |
| 12211 | Albany, NY | 11,303 | 5.0 mi |
| 12204 | Albany, NY | 7,349 | 4.1 mi |
| 12222 | Albany, NY | 6,489 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12202, 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 (9,628 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 12202 in?
ZIP code 12202 (Albany) 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 12202?
ZIP code 12202 in Albany, NY has a population of 9,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12202?
The median household income in ZIP 12202 is $52,868, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12202?
The median home value in ZIP 12202 is $166,000, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12202 is African American at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12202?
ZIP code 12202 has 160 business establishments employing approximately 2,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12202 are: Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (20), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12202?
In ZIP code 12202, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 12202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12202 is 22.0 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 12202?
In ZIP code 12202, approximately 25.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12202 is 31.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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