12189 ZIP Code
Watervliet, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12189 |
| City/Town: | Watervliet |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,461 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,536 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,890 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,879 |
| Median Home Value: | $193,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7363, -73.7175 |
Population Information (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,461 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,519 | 46.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,942 | 53.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 964 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 839 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,511 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 917 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,392 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,540 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,608 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,857 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,348 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,335 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,943 | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 830 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 377 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $193,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,047 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,879 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,731 | 88.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,148 | 11.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,417 | 39.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,314 | 60.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,838 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 484 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 613 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,729 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,030 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,599 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,841 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,542 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12189 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,536 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,415 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,188 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,890 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,136 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,774 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 344 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,846 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,181 | 73.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,206 | 22.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 387 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,190 | 71.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,673 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,618 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 604 | 3.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,363 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,001 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,381 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 538 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 443 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 303 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12189 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 720 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 283 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 815 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 798 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,152 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,758 | 20.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 899 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,211 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 456 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 639 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12189 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,969 | 71.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,039 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 367 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 278 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 775 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12189 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 500 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,156 | 11.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 222 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 824 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 302 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 258 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 687 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,022 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,302 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 653 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 497 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,351 | 13.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 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 (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,955 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,002 | 70.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,563 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 471 | 2.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12189 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,518 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,689 | 30.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,340 | 26.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 325 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 376 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,240 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12189 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,011 | 30.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 513 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,552 | 25.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,030 | 10.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 704 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 864 | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,199 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12189 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 541 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 633 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,022 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 623 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,001 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 674 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 868 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 425 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,092 | 41.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12189 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 138 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,106 | 21.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,708 | 37.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,511 | 25.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,087 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 329 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12189 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,819 | 66.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 98 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,311 | 26.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 214 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 59 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 96 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 109 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12189 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 944 | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,228 | 48.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,652 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 907 | 10.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12189 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 123 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 156 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 523 | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,034 | 30.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 830 | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 489 | 14.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 248 | 7.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12189 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,587 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $591 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,047 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.86 | 2.38 |
Households (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,731 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,745 | 31.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,104 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,340 | 26.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,978 | 34.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,331 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,471 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12189 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,003 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,820 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,871 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 376 | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 842 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,138 | 44.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12189 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,395 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 310 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 293 | 6.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,763 | 40.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 878 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,151 | 26.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,650 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,127 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,426 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,680 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 347 | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,227 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,106 | 41.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12189 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,294 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,051 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,107 | 54.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 827 | 40.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 21 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 117 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12189 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,169 | 87.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 108 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,292 | 2122.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,292 | 2122.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,292 | 2122.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 239 | 221.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 193 | 178.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 597 | 552.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 18.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12189 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,497 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,039 | 86.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,458 | 14.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 501 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,140 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 669 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 148 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12189 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,731 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,221 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
Watervliet, NY12189