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 High-density area
- $55,843
- Median income Below-median income area
- $228,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albany pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 22nd 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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,015. The poverty rate is 22.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,100 (40% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,135; owner occupancy is 24.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12210 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 12210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12210.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 12210?
37.4
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
8.8%
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?
$55,843
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$41,015
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12210 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)
$55,843 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
6,777housing units
6,777
Total Housing Units
5,836
Occupied Units
941
Vacant Units
1.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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 12210 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12210 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 12210 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12210, 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 (10,158 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 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.
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