Albany, NY ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes serve Albany, New York. Together they are home to 156,631 residents in 66,796 households. That is more than the 100,492 people counted inside Albany city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $41,548 in 12206 to $156,605 in 12211.
Albany city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 100,492 |
| Households | 44,357 |
| Median household income | $61,986 |
| Median home value | $234,700 |
| Median age | 32 |
| Median rent | $1,216 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 156,631 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 66,796 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $41,548 (12206) to $156,605 (12211) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $78,112 |
| Homeowners | 48.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 116 routes, 69,202 homes (10 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Albany: 12211 ($156,605)
- Most residents: 12203 (30,771 people)
- Highest homeownership: 12211 (91.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 12211 (32.6% of households)
- Most new movers: 12207 (30.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 12222 (20.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 12211 ($398,500)
Every ZIP code in Albany
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12203 | Albany | 30,771 | 13,810 | $83,147 | $279,500 | 49.5% | 17.0% | 21.0% | 23 | 14,898 | 40% of its land; mailing city |
| 12205 | Albany | 25,838 | 11,574 | $91,020 | $276,600 | 71.4% | 22.6% | 7.0% | 26 | 14,459 | 15% of its land; mailing city |
| 12208 | Albany | 23,289 | 10,584 | $70,413 | $264,700 | 45.1% | 14.6% | 19.7% | 15 | 10,731 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 12206 | Albany | 14,572 | 6,522 | $41,548 | $162,300 | 26.6% | 22.4% | 18.1% | 9 | 8,111 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 12211 | Albany | 14,383 | 4,328 | $156,605 | $398,500 | 91.6% | 32.6% | 9.5% | 11 | 4,841 | mailing city |
| 12209 | Albany | 10,626 | 4,323 | $89,390 | $217,100 | 66.0% | 26.9% | 14.5% | 8 | 4,475 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 12210 | Albany | 10,297 | 5,836 | $55,843 | $228,100 | 24.7% | 12.3% | 15.0% | 7 | 6,236 | 97% of its land; mailing city |
| 12202 | Albany | 10,166 | 4,727 | $52,868 | $166,000 | 25.6% | 27.2% | 15.9% | 6 | 4,596 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 12204 | Albany | 7,812 | 3,616 | $74,841 | $244,800 | 30.6% | 18.9% | 13.2% | 7 | 4,493 | 22% of its land; mailing city |
| 12222 | Albany | 6,889 | 97 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 21.9% | — | — | 74% of its land; mailing city |
| 12207 | Albany | 1,988 | 1,379 | $58,998 | $232,000 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 30.0% | 4 | 3,127 | 100% of its land; mailing city |
| 12226 | Albany | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Albany when at least 10% of its land lies inside Albany city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Albany. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Albany.
Counties
- Albany County — 43 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Westmere — 2 ZIP codes
- Roessleville — 2 ZIP codes
- Colonie — 1 ZIP code
- Loudonville — 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Albany — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Albany — 10 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Albany — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Albany — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Albany — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Albany — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Albany — 11 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Albany — 11 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Albany, NY?
- 12203, 12205, 12208, 12206, 12211, 12209, 12210, 12202, 12204, 12222, 12207 and 12226. A ZIP code is listed for Albany when at least 10% of its land lies inside Albany city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Albany.
- What is the population of Albany, NY?
- The Census Bureau counts 100,492 residents inside Albany city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 12 ZIP codes that serve Albany hold 156,631 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Albany, NY?
- $61,986 inside Albany city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $41,548 to $156,605.
- Which Albany ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 12211, at $156,605, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Albany ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Albany, NY?
- For the 10 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 116 carrier routes reaching 69,202 residential and 6,758 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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