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Albany, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12210

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

10,158
4,373/sq mi
$55,843
Median income
$228,100
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albany pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
4,373
people per sq mi
25%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12210 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12210 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Albany County, New York, home to 10,158 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 4,373 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12210 reports a modest median household income of $55,843 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,015. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Housing costs here run $228,100 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,135 a month; 24.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 12210 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Albany County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 12210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12210.

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 12210, 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

10,158

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

4,373

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12210?

37.4

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 43.7%
African American 41.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$55,843

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$41,015

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12210 ranks nationally

Albany, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,843 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

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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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,777

Total Housing Units

5,836

Occupied Units

941

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.7%
Renter 75.3%

$228,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$1,135

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12210 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -5.2% 193
2020 +7.6% 207
2021 +9.7% 228
2022 +4.8% 239
2024 – 312

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 388 business establishments in ZIP 12210, employing approximately 3,659 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,535,000.

388

Businesses

3,659

Employees

$206.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 71 18.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 18.0%
Accommodation and food services 60 15.5%
Retail trade 36 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 32 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 6.7%
Finance and insurance 12 3.1%
Construction 11 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.8%
Wholesale trade 8 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.8%
Information 7 1.8%
Manufacturing 4 1.0%
Educational services 4 1.0%

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 12210 vs 12207 →

ZIP 12210 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 12210 ranks #5 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 12210 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 12210 ranks #8 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
12207 Albany, NY 1,948 0.6 mi
12202 Albany, NY 9,628 1.8 mi
12206 Albany, NY 16,395 1.6 mi
12211 Albany, NY 11,303 3.2 mi
12209 Albany, NY 10,121 2.2 mi
12204 Albany, NY 7,349 2.4 mi
12208 Albany, NY 20,702 2.7 mi
12144 Rensselaer, NY 20,555 2.9 mi
12077 Glenmont, NY 6,246 4.7 mi
12222 Albany, NY 6,489 3.8 mi

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Pop: 29,952
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Pop: 26,977
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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 12210 in? ▼
ZIP code 12210 (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 12210? ▼
ZIP code 12210 in Albany, NY has a population of 10,158 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12210? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12210 is $55,843, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12210? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12210 is $228,100, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12210? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12210 is White at 43.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12210? ▼
ZIP code 12210 has 388 business establishments employing approximately 3,659 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12210? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12210 are: Other services (except public administration) (71), Professional, scientific, and technical services (70), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12210? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12210 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12210? ▼
In ZIP code 12210, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 12210? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12210 is 19.3 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 12210? ▼
In ZIP code 12210, approximately 24.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12210? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12210 is 22.8% 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.