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Albany, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12211

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

11,303
551/sq mi
$156,605
Median income
$398,500
Median home value
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albany pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
551
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12211 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Albany County, New York, home to 11,303 residents across 20.5 square miles, a density of 551 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12211 skews affluent, with a median household income of $156,605 (69% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $70,717. Poverty here runs at 2.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. Median home value sits at $398,500 (5% above the state average), median rent at $2,957 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 12211, plus 6 more within Albany County, give a clearer read than the 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 12211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12211.

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 12211, 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

11,303

Population

20.5

Area (sq mi)

551

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12211?

36.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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

How ZIP 12211 ranks nationally

Albany, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$156,605 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.3%

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

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$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

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ZIP 12211 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 12211 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 12211 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 12211 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Albany County

12203 standard
Albany, NY
Pop: 29,952
12205 standard
Albany, NY
Pop: 26,977
12110 standard
Latham, NY
Pop: 21,908
12208 standard
Albany, NY
Pop: 20,702
12047 standard
Cohoes, NY
Pop: 19,664
12189 standard
Watervliet, NY
Pop: 17,568

Related Areas

Albany County Albany, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12211 in? ▼
ZIP code 12211 (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 12211? ▼
ZIP code 12211 in Albany, NY has a population of 11,303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12211 is $156,605, which is 105% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12211 is $398,500, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12211 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12211? ▼
ZIP code 12211 has 342 business establishments employing approximately 8,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12211 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (62), Finance and insurance (51), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12211? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12211 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 12211? ▼
In ZIP code 12211, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12211? ▼
In ZIP code 12211, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12211 is 2.8% 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.