12144 ZIP Code
Rensselaer, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12144 |
| City/Town: | Rensselaer |
| County: | Rensselaer |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,808 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,875 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,770 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,428 |
| Median Home Value: | $228,200 |
| Land Area: | 18.3 sq miles
47.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6278, -73.7178 |
Population Information (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,808 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,753 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,055 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,223 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,148 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 972 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 901 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,161 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,576 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,255 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,464 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,200 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,054 | 9.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,230 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,162 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 462 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $228,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,304 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,428 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,413 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,015 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,411 | 57.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,002 | 42.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,403 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 548 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 497 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,308 | 26.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,693 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,368 | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,655 | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,334 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,875 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,499 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,787 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,770 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,117 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,717 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 394 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,144 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,475 | 72.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,698 | 23.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 482 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 62 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,735 | 81.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,258 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,114 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 161 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,523 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 540 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,133 | 5.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 793 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 277 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12144 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 468 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 278 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 464 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 368 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 784 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,387 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,308 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,545 | 27.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,236 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 575 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12144 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,394 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,153 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 400 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 160 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 159 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,249 | 10.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12144 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 63 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 854 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,178 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 137 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,380 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 666 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 111 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 779 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,315 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,831 | 24.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 800 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 269 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,334 | 11.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.6% | 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 (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,849 | 95.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,549 | 75.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,857 | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 889 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12144 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,181 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,290 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,745 | 29.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 437 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 166 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,097 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12144 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,020 | 48.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 749 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,170 | 11.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,182 | 11.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 698 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 684 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 878 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 47 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12144 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 842 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 999 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,342 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,238 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 972 | 9.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,026 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,054 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 574 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,362 | 22.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12144 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 96 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,508 | 14.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,581 | 34.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,608 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,118 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 517 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12144 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,753 | 71.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 157 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,766 | 18.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 576 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 44 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 95 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12144 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 976 | 10.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,562 | 37.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,319 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,556 | 16.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12144 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 153 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 233 | 4.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 455 | 8.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,235 | 22.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,935 | 35.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,210 | 22.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 174 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,722 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $781 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,304 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,413 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,651 | 38.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,402 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,859 | 19.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,780 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,266 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,705 | 28.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12144 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,979 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,907 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,947 | 44.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 688 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,206 | 35.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12144 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,147 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 287 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 307 | 7.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,588 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 832 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,133 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,864 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,220 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,738 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,368 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 261 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,828 | 54.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,279 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12144 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,620 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,818 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,279 | 45.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,481 | 52.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 85 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,401 | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 258 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,407 | 545.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,407 | 545.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,407 | 545.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 265 | 102.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 125 | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 148 | 57.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 12.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12144 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,585 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,828 | 91.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,757 | 8.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 407 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 372 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 768 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 210 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12144 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,413 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,934 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Rensselaer, NY12144