12205 ZIP Code
Albany, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12205 |
| City/Town: | Albany |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,436 |
| Median Household Income: | $87,681 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,149 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,004 |
| Median Home Value: | $251,700 |
| Land Area: | 15.4 sq miles
39.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7187, -73.8241 |
Population Information (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,436 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,895 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,541 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,306 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,265 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,723 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,661 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,344 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,117 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,932 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,722 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,900 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,880 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,089 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,765 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 732 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $251,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,346 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,004 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,444 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 560 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,216 | 71.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,228 | 28.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,137 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 721 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 706 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,819 | 25.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,987 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,955 | 15.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,706 | 19.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,243 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $87,681 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,141 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $111,028 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,149 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,639 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,166 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 470 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,152 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,202 | 69.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,388 | 25.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 576 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,033 | 79.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,525 | 5.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,243 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 176 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,406 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 784 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,504 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 861 | 3.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 141 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 483 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12205 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 213 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 294 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 499 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 739 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,352 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,834 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,701 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,898 | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,123 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 791 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12205 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,522 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,370 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 241 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 327 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 77 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,399 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12205 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 593 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 776 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 304 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,370 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 520 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,369 | 10.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,364 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,399 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,003 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 546 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,676 | 12.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 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 (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,949 | 98.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,974 | 79.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,025 | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 455 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12205 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,309 | 72.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,409 | 38.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,833 | 33.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 565 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 272 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,089 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12205 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,879 | 65.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 335 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,640 | 13.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 206 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 298 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 126 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,357 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 163 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12205 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 466 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 463 | 3.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 843 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,273 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,328 | 19.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,925 | 16.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,437 | 20.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,006 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,263 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12205 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 99 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,371 | 11.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,268 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,700 | 39.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,153 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 413 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12205 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,031 | 70.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 292 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,581 | 22.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 456 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12205 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,405 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,610 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,806 | 33.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,623 | 14.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12205 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 403 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 74 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 479 | 5.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,019 | 12.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,849 | 46.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,156 | 26.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 204 | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12205 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,692 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $570 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,346 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,444 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,968 | 43.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,878 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,010 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,585 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,962 | 25.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,240 | 37.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.29 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12205 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,817 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,291 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,304 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 253 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 896 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,282 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12205 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,709 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 209 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 353 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,381 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,477 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,289 | 22.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,022 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,150 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,404 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,978 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 174 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,295 | 43.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,509 | 50.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12205 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,806 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,292 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,311 | 57.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 708 | 30.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 135 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 273 | 11.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12205 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,972 | 86.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 214 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,464 | 1618.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,464 | 1618.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,464 | 1618.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 923 | 431.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 282 | 131.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 302 | 141.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 16.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12205 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,130 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,389 | 85.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,741 | 14.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 418 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,632 | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,295 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 396 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12205 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,444 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,458 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
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