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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
$52,868
Median income
$166,000
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
33th 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 New York average), while per-capita income is $28,446. Local economic indicators show a 31.4% poverty rate alongside 15.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $166,000 (56% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,064 monthly, and 25.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 12202 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 12202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12202.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12202?

32.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 24.2%
African American 46.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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

$28,446

Per Capita Income

31.4%

Poverty Rate

15.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12202 ranks nationally

Albany, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,868 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,404

Total Housing Units

4,727

Occupied Units

677

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.6%
Renter 74.4%

$166,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12202 ranks #7 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 12202 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 12202 ranks #9 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
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

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Pop: 26,977
12110 standard
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Pop: 21,908
12208 standard
Albany, NY
Pop: 20,702
12047 standard
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Pop: 19,664
12189 standard
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Pop: 17,568

Related Areas

Albany County Albany, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.