ZIP Code 12211
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Albany · Albany County · New York
- Population
- 11,303
- Median income
- $156,605
- Median home value
- $398,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.3%
- Land area
- 20.5 sq mi
551/sq mi
▲ 105% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 43% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 36
New York
ZIP code 12211 in Albany, New York has a population of 11,303. The median household income is $156,605, which is 105% above the national average. Median home value is $398,500, 43% above the US average. 60.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.5 square miles in Albany, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 11,303 residents, producing a population density of 551 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12211 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12211 sits at $156,605 (69% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $70,717. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $398,500 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $2,957 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 12211 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 12211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12211.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12211, Albany, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,303
Population
20.5
Area (sq mi)
551
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12211?
36.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
9.1%
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?
$156,605
Median Household Income
+69% vs state
$70,717
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
4,511
Total Housing Units
4,328
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$398,500
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$2,957
Median Rent
1966
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12211 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.6% | 183 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 197 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 217 |
| 2023 | +10.3% | 240 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 254 |
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 342 business establishments in ZIP 12211, employing approximately 8,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $544,819,000.
342
Businesses
8,527
Employees
$544.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 18.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 51 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 24 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.3% |
| Information | 7 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.2% |
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 12211 vs 12206 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12206 | Albany, NY | 16,395 | 2.4 mi |
| 12210 | Albany, NY | 10,158 | 3.2 mi |
| 12204 | Albany, NY | 7,349 | 2.2 mi |
| 12110 | Latham, NY | 21,908 | 3.3 mi |
| 12207 | Albany, NY | 1,948 | 3.5 mi |
| 12202 | Albany, NY | 9,628 | 5.0 mi |
| 12189 | Watervliet, NY | 17,568 | 3.2 mi |
| 12205 | Albany, NY | 26,977 | 3.4 mi |
| 12222 | Albany, NY | 6,489 | 3.4 mi |
| 12209 | Albany, NY | 10,121 | 4.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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