12206 ZIP Code
Albany, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12206 |
| City/Town: | Albany |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,793 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,136 |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,290 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,316 |
| Median Home Value: | $118,400 |
| Land Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6742, -73.7820 |
Population Information (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,793 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,232 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,561 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 446 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,013 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,262 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 950 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,754 | 11.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,075 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,200 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,963 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 704 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 736 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,047 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 421 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 222 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $118,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,139 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,316 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,394 | 76.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,922 | 23.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,431 | 22.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,963 | 77.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,368 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 655 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,085 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,916 | 31.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,700 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 940 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 884 | 9.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,188 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $33,136 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $51,615 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,715 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $25,290 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,541 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,431 | 85.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,110 | 14.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,330 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,489 | 69.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,473 | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 419 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,981 | 26.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,016 | 47.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,194 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 649 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,912 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 986 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,860 | 12.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 79 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,119 | 7.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 605 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12206 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 928 | 14.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,046 | 16.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 852 | 13.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 459 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 879 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 912 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 435 | 6.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 550 | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 133 | 2.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 200 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12206 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,058 | 47.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 958 | 14.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,396 | 21.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 392 | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 205 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 261 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12206 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 256 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 172 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 29 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 602 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 594 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 70 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 265 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 697 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,305 | 35.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 607 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 242 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 586 | 9.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 40.6% | 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 (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,938 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,337 | 42.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,376 | 63.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 823 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12206 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,515 | 70.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,864 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,125 | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 664 | 10.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 571 | 8.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,444 | 38.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12206 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,183 | 14.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 163 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,891 | 46.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 912 | 11.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 454 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 236 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,466 | 17.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12206 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 273 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 112 | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 329 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 358 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,327 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 707 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 431 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 540 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,201 | 50.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12206 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 424 | 5.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,728 | 20.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,704 | 32.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,557 | 30.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 682 | 8.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 221 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12206 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,211 | 65.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 85 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,978 | 30.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 73 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12206 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,725 | 42.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,533 | 39.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 879 | 13.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 257 | 4.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12206 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 95 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 521 | 36.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 187 | 13.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 209 | 14.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 306 | 21.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 74 | 5.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 31 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,457 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $535 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,139 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,394 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,152 | 18.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 391 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,979 | 31.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,498 | 39.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,712 | 26.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,389 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12206 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,994 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,528 | 58.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,569 | 26.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 249 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 541 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,388 | 56.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12206 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,559 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 100 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 112 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,051 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 902 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,394 | 30.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,367 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 439 | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,761 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,516 | 23.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 409 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,220 | 63.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 887 | 25.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12206 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,538 | 71.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,175 | 28.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,623 | 62.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,537 | 36.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 313 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 15 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,517 | 77.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 161 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,276 | 2034.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,276 | 2034.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,276 | 2034.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 259 | 160.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 256 | 159.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,681 | 1044.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 12.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12206 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,347 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,596 | 80.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,751 | 19.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,097 | 7.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 723 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 552 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 379 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12206 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,394 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,608 | 87.7% | 89.4% |
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