12118 ZIP Code
Mechanicville, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12118 |
| City/Town: | Mechanicville |
| County: | Saratoga |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,557 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,651 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,090 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,820 |
| Median Home Value: | $311,900 |
| Land Area: | 35.3 sq miles
91.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9209, -73.7170 |
Population Information (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,557 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,373 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,184 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 994 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 734 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 910 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 959 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,021 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,146 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,743 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,605 | 15.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,190 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 943 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,986 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,149 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 177 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $311,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $997 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,820 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,205 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 615 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,810 | 66.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,395 | 33.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,939 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 261 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 606 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,789 | 31.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,955 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,494 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,335 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,499 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,651 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $113,269 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,367 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,090 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,914 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,483 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 403 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,791 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,760 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,309 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 414 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,025 | 90.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 85 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 630 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 137 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 661 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 409 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 463 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 99 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 336 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12118 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 272 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 350 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 456 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 547 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 786 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 818 | 11.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,012 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,185 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 881 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 898 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12118 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,623 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 649 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 41 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 55 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 107 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 695 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12118 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 698 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 946 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 291 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 891 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 489 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 140 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 842 | 9.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 759 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,481 | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 938 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 453 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 555 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 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 (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,112 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,843 | 77.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,987 | 36.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 417 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12118 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,219 | 72.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,668 | 37.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,332 | 32.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 271 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 146 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 695 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12118 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,154 | 53.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 541 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,327 | 17.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 742 | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 459 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 62 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 284 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 251 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12118 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 65 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,170 | 15.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,400 | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 619 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 381 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 616 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 435 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 808 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 457 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,869 | 23.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12118 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 69 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 859 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,415 | 30.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,117 | 39.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,187 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 173 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12118 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,526 | 62.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 682 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 803 | 11.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,125 | 15.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12118 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 522 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,648 | 36.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,944 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,091 | 15.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12118 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 184 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 250 | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 246 | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 543 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,059 | 22.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,817 | 37.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 662 | 13.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 49 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12118 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,994 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $743 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $997 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.78 | 2.38 |
Households (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,205 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,458 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,457 | 20.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,300 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,846 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,087 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,342 | 32.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12118 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,921 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,294 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,666 | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 171 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 702 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,853 | 26.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12118 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,086 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 238 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 118 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,285 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 819 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 626 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,266 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,165 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,529 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,795 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 98 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 942 | 52.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 755 | 42.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12118 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,813 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,495 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 820 | 54.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 645 | 43.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 208 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 30 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12118 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,745 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 62 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 812 | 1309.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 812 | 1309.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 812 | 1309.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 137 | 221.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 12.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 163 | 262.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 54.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12118 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,563 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,448 | 92.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,115 | 7.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 321 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 505 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 289 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12118 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,205 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,589 | 91.5% | 89.4% |
Mechanicville, NY12118