12047 ZIP Code
Cohoes, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12047 |
| City/Town: | Cohoes |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,293 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,793 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,576 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,815 |
| Median Home Value: | $221,500 |
| Land Area: | 8.8 sq miles
22.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7841, -73.7262 |
Population Information (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,293 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,567 | 45.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,726 | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,174 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,810 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,454 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,254 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,064 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,157 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,975 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,105 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,421 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,651 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,287 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,270 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 671 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $221,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,210 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,815 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,684 | 89.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,131 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,751 | 49.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,933 | 50.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,537 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 196 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,088 | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,154 | 26.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,168 | 14.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,823 | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,855 | 18.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,253 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12047 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,793 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,406 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,620 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,576 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,515 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,761 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 721 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,983 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,916 | 73.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,439 | 22.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 406 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,477 | 75.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,658 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,610 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 84 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,383 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 521 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,326 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 792 | 3.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 91 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 392 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12047 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 383 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 476 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 517 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 705 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,005 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,885 | 19.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,526 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,743 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 671 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 773 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12047 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,657 | 71.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,486 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 179 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 135 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,033 | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12047 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 395 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 808 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 142 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,209 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 572 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 143 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 694 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,856 | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,393 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 979 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 344 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,224 | 11.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,927 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,672 | 67.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,806 | 42.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 565 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12047 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,052 | 72.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,256 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,660 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 798 | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 270 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,429 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12047 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,981 | 36.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 638 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,024 | 18.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,386 | 12.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 935 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 483 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,340 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 28 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12047 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,638 | 15.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 821 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 586 | 5.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 259 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,210 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 458 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,166 | 10.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 588 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,064 | 37.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12047 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 99 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,607 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,632 | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,455 | 31.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,565 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 457 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12047 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,419 | 76.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 92 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,479 | 15.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 478 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 111 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12047 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,016 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,283 | 44.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,422 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 963 | 9.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12047 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 110 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 209 | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 590 | 12.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,147 | 24.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,415 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 804 | 16.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 447 | 9.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12047 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,864 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $674 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,210 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,684 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,580 | 37.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,205 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,877 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,248 | 33.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,655 | 27.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,649 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12047 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,645 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,686 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,805 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 288 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 776 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,891 | 45.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12047 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,503 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 577 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 250 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,654 | 48.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,043 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 979 | 17.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,028 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,129 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,492 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,335 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 161 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,936 | 58.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,238 | 37.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12047 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,135 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,915 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,194 | 41.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,674 | 57.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 283 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 47 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12047 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,186 | 91.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 112 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,107 | 1881.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,107 | 1881.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,107 | 1881.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 625 | 558.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 170 | 151.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 195 | 174.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 19.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12047 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,119 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,430 | 87.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,689 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 486 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,014 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,088 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 101 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12047 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,684 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,282 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Cohoes, NY12047