12208 ZIP Code
Albany, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12208 |
| City/Town: | Albany |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,128 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,701 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,542 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,692 |
| Median Home Value: | $243,200 |
| Land Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.6530, -73.8100 |
Population Information (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,128 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,702 | 46.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,426 | 53.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 930 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 770 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 661 | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,376 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,438 | 19.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,825 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,591 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,311 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,272 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 953 | 4.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,221 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,094 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 686 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $243,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,168 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,692 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,520 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,172 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,752 | 45.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,768 | 54.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,953 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 391 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 614 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,240 | 15.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,090 | 14.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,500 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,990 | 26.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,128 | 27.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,701 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,009 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,938 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,542 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,724 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,083 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 641 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,939 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,840 | 73.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,699 | 22.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 515 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,981 | 69.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,064 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 54 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,095 | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 335 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,599 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 705 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,407 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 91 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 563 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 45 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 708 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12208 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,211 | 11.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 317 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,130 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 422 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 885 | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,896 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,184 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,626 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 902 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 947 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12208 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,477 | 61.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,044 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 774 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 927 | 7.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 235 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,292 | 10.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12208 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 187 | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 467 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 165 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,274 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 456 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 404 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 496 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,373 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,887 | 32.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,515 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 491 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,344 | 11.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.0% | 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 (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,028 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,387 | 75.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,755 | 33.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 731 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12208 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,001 | 76.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,843 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,454 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 451 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 425 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,035 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12208 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,579 | 39.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 618 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,610 | 22.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 710 | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,135 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 944 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,072 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 24 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12208 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,021 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 177 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 293 | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,179 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 851 | 7.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,435 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,608 | 13.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 930 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,184 | 35.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12208 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 344 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,077 | 17.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,123 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,131 | 35.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,635 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 382 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12208 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,004 | 66.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 302 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,779 | 26.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 244 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 63 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 101 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12208 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,515 | 14.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,524 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,089 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,392 | 13.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12208 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 114 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 48 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 224 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 827 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,541 | 53.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 900 | 18.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 46 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,880 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $804 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,168 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,520 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,189 | 30.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 991 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,598 | 24.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,640 | 34.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,665 | 15.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,751 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.03 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12208 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,770 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,551 | 56.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,496 | 35.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 166 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 373 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,725 | 58.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12208 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,645 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 201 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 191 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,015 | 15.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 666 | 10.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,572 | 68.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,290 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 807 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,759 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,229 | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 48 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,134 | 50.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,047 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12208 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,885 | 77.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,070 | 21.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,852 | 56.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,137 | 42.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 468 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 81 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,829 | 85.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 376 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,299 | 877.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,299 | 877.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,299 | 877.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 712 | 189.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 666 | 177.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 334 | 88.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 32 | 8.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12208 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,198 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,783 | 84.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,415 | 15.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 464 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,580 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,015 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 356 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12208 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,520 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,901 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Albany, NY12208