12203 ZIP Code
Albany, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12203 |
| City/Town: | Albany |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,545 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,239 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,809 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,862 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,100 |
| Land Area: | 10.4 sq miles
27.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6829, -73.8494 |
Population Information (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,545 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,125 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,420 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,017 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,120 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 834 | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,307 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,419 | 17.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,766 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,803 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,976 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,218 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,046 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,749 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,277 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,013 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,312 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,862 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,830 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,032 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,792 | 49.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,038 | 50.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,848 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 639 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 591 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,530 | 17.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,669 | 13.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,728 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,247 | 26.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,444 | 27.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,239 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,758 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $117,861 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,809 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,772 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,024 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 748 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,641 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,334 | 72.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,170 | 24.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 482 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,167 | 72.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,187 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,514 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 42 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 833 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,798 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,730 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,713 | 5.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 380 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 572 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 730 | 2.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 829 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 522 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,021 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 692 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,550 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,277 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,040 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,303 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,392 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,204 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,793 | 63.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,294 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 743 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 876 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 384 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,428 | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 628 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 774 | 4.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 209 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,976 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 521 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 316 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 857 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,229 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,405 | 31.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,347 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 759 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,981 | 11.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.4% | 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 (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,953 | 94.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,855 | 81.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,413 | 27.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,078 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,720 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,523 | 25.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,774 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 412 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 517 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,060 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,505 | 43.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 730 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,440 | 16.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,769 | 11.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,622 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 887 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 878 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 31 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 509 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 459 | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 967 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,737 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,124 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,482 | 10.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,743 | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,252 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,589 | 24.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 269 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,509 | 23.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,370 | 22.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,916 | 33.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,393 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 405 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,812 | 70.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 321 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,088 | 22.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 484 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,809 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,732 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,764 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,525 | 11.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 68 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 82 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 316 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 974 | 14.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,451 | 50.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,372 | 20.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 503 | 7.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,858 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $807 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,312 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.38 |
Households (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,830 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,592 | 33.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,326 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,649 | 26.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,637 | 33.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,114 | 15.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,446 | 24.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,420 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,159 | 53.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,878 | 36.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 243 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 935 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,171 | 46.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,969 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 326 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 167 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,590 | 17.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 956 | 10.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,930 | 66.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,942 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,149 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,031 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,270 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 64 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,892 | 57.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,314 | 40.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,859 | 74.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,538 | 24.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,876 | 38.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,948 | 52.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 723 | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 714 | 9.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,320 | 82.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 397 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,225 | 1316.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,225 | 1316.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,225 | 1316.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,348 | 339.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 357 | 89.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 69 | 17.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 885 | 222.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 88 | 22.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,528 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,824 | 80.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,704 | 19.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 974 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,472 | 8.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,488 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 770 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12203 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,830 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,743 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Albany, NY12203