Albany, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12222
Albany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,489
- 4,591/sq mi High-density area
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albany has 6,489 residents, placing it in the top 36% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 4,591 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 12222 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 12222 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albany, Albany County, New York, home to 6,489 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 4,591 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12222, but per-capita income is $6,752. Unemployment is 17.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.1, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12222 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 12222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12222.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Educational services 3
Educational services
3 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 12222, 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
6,489
Population
1.4
Area (sq mi)
4,591
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12222?
20.1
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
5.2%
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?
$6,752
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment Rate
15.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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
112housing units
112
Total Housing Units
97
Occupied Units
15
Vacant Units
1.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,242
Median Rent
2021
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 12222, employing approximately 1,034 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,564,000.
29
Businesses
1,034
Employees
$48.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 48.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 20.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 12222 vs 12203 →
ZIP 12222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12203
Albany (12203)
29,952 residents
- 12205
Albany (12205)
26,977 residents
- 12208
Albany (12208)
20,702 residents
- 12206
Albany (12206)
16,395 residents
- 12211 11,303
Albany (12211)
11,303 residents
- 12210 10,158
Albany (12210)
10,158 residents
- 12209 10,121
Albany (12209)
10,121 residents
- 12159 7,896
Slingerlands (12159)
7,896 residents
- 12204 7,349
Albany (12204)
7,349 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12222 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12203 | Albany, NY | 29,952 | 1.2 mi |
| 12205 | Albany, NY | 26,977 | 2.3 mi |
| 12208 | Albany, NY | 20,702 | 2.3 mi |
| 12206 | Albany, NY | 16,395 | 2.3 mi |
| 12211 | Albany, NY | 11,303 | 3.4 mi |
| 12209 | Albany, NY | 10,121 | 3.7 mi |
| 12210 | Albany, NY | 10,158 | 3.8 mi |
| 12084 | Guilderland, NY | 4,271 | 4.0 mi |
| 12204 | Albany, NY | 7,349 | 4.9 mi |
| 12159 | Slingerlands, NY | 7,896 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12222, 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 (6,489 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12222 in?
ZIP code 12222 (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 12222?
ZIP code 12222 in Albany, NY has a population of 6,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12222 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12222?
ZIP code 12222 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 1,034 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12222 are: Accommodation and food services (14), Other services (except public administration) (6), Educational services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12222?
In ZIP code 12222, 91.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.4% 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 12222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12222 is 15.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
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