12205 ZIP Code – Albany, New York
ZIP code 12205 is a large ZIP code located in Albany, New York, within Albany County with a population of approximately 26,436 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $87,681, which is near the New York average and above the national figure. The median home value of $251,700 is near the national average, with 71.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,346 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 2.9%, which is well below the U.S. rate. About 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 35.8%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 45.0, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 12222, 12203, 12226.
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ZIP 12205 vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 12205 | NY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $87k | $86k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $251k | $342k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,346 | $1,328 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.0 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.8% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 12222 – Albany
- 12203 – Albany
- 12226 – Albany
- 12211 – Albany
- 12110 – Latham
- 12084 – Guilderland
- 12206 – Albany
- 12208 – Albany
- 12210 – Albany
- 12304 – Schenectady
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12222 | ALBANY | 6,358 | $108,750 |
| 12203 | ALBANY | 30,545 | $75,239 |
| 12226 | ALBANY | Not provided | Not provided |
| 12211 | ALBANY | 13,254 | $133,587 |
| 12110 | LATHAM | 19,744 | $96,724 |