12222 ZIP Code, Albany, NY
12222 is a ZIP code in Albany, New York in Albany County. It covers 0.7 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 12226, 12203 and 12206. 6,889 people live here in 97 households. It is densely built, at about 10,282 people per square mile, and most households rent (0% own).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Albany, NY
- County: Albany County
- Land area: 0.7 sq mi
- Population: 6,889
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,889 |
| Households | 97 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $6,752 |
| Median age | 20.1 |
| Homeowners | 0.0% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | $2,242 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 81.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 0.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 86.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 16.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 43.3% |
| $75–100K | 12.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.5% |
| $150–200K | 9.3% |
| $200K+ | 12.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 0.0% |
| 10–19 | 47.1% |
| 20–24 | 51.7% |
| 25–34 | 0.5% |
| 35–44 | 0.1% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 0.5% |
| 65–74 | 0.1% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 0.0% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 86.6% |
| Vacant | 13.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 7.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 6.3% |
| 5–19 units | 13.4% |
| 20+ units | 73.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 12222
29 business establishments with 1,034 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Educational Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 12226 — Albany city, NY (0.8 mi)
- 12203 — Albany city, NY (1.3 mi)
- 12206 — Albany city, NY (2.2 mi)
- 12205 — Roessleville CDP, NY (2.3 mi)
- 12208 — Albany city, NY (2.3 mi)
- 12211 — Loudonville CDP, NY (3.5 mi)
- 12209 — Albany city, NY (3.6 mi)
- 12159 — Westmere CDP, NY (3.9 mi)
Areas that include 12222
- Albany, NY ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Albany County ZIP codes — 43 ZIP codes
- New York ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 32: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Albany County
- No. 1 of 32: lowest median age in Albany County
- No. 5 of 32: fastest population growth in Albany County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Albany, NY
- No. 1 of 11: lowest median age in Albany, NY
- No. 3 of 11: fastest population growth in Albany, NY
Mail every home in 12222
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 12222, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 12222 in?
- 12222 is a Albany, NY mailing address. By land area, 74% lies inside Albany; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 12222 in?
- 12222 is in Albany County.
- What is the population of 12222?
- About 6,889 people (±105), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,149.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 12222?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 12222 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 12222?
- The closest, measured center to center: 12226 (0.8 mi, Albany), 12203 (1.3 mi, Albany), 12206 (2.2 mi, Albany), 12205 (2.3 mi, Roessleville), 12208 (2.3 mi, Albany) and 12211 (3.5 mi, Loudonville).
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