Rensselaer County, NY ZIP Codes
28 ZIP codes cover all or part of Rensselaer County, New York. The Census Bureau counts 160,332 residents in the county, with a median household income of $87,915 and a median home value of $258,400. Median household income ranges from $56,984 in 12182 to $138,393 in 12140. Its largest communities include Troy, Rensselaer, East Greenbush, Hampton Manor and Wynantskill.
Rensselaer County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 160,332 |
| Households | 66,686 |
| Median household income | $87,915 |
| Median home value | $258,400 |
| Median age | 40.1 |
| Median rent | $1,217 |
All 28 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 162,280 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 67,438 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $56,984 (12182) to $138,393 (12140) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $87,612 |
| Homeowners | 65.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.3% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 136 routes, 69,670 homes (26 of 28 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Rensselaer County: 12140 ($138,393)
- Most residents: 12180 (53,479 people)
- Highest homeownership: 12094 (100.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 12028 (40.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 12180 (16.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 12180 (34.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 12018 ($345,200)
Every ZIP code in Rensselaer County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12180 | Troy | 53,479 | 21,872 | $75,851 | $244,400 | 47.9% | 21.2% | 16.0% | 43 | 24,864 | 100% of its land |
| 12144 | Rensselaer | 22,111 | 9,627 | $90,738 | $249,700 | 59.0% | 24.1% | 11.7% | 15 | 10,216 | 100% of its land |
| 12182 | Troy | 14,867 | 6,781 | $56,984 | $212,600 | 51.6% | 27.8% | 13.4% | 11 | 7,250 | 100% of its land |
| 12061 | East Greenbush | 9,854 | 4,002 | $110,962 | $343,800 | 73.4% | 32.0% | 10.1% | 8 | 4,309 | 100% of its land |
| 12033 | Castleton On Hudson | 7,932 | 3,537 | $98,569 | $288,700 | 81.2% | 22.4% | 6.4% | 8 | 3,751 | 100% of its land |
| 12018 | Averill Park | 7,422 | 2,865 | $126,620 | $345,200 | 83.7% | 27.6% | 6.3% | 5 | 3,207 | 100% of its land |
| 12198 | Wynantskill | 6,796 | 2,800 | $113,083 | $285,100 | 80.3% | 30.0% | 4.7% | 6 | 3,318 | 100% of its land |
| 12090 | Hoosick Falls | 5,482 | 2,238 | $68,056 | $173,800 | 74.6% | 28.6% | 13.0% | 6 | 2,585 | 100% of its land |
| 12123 | Nassau | 4,457 | 1,964 | $108,878 | $297,000 | 82.5% | 31.7% | 8.2% | 3 | 2,047 | 98% of its land |
| 12196 | West Sand Lake | 3,880 | 1,452 | $110,889 | $317,300 | 84.6% | 31.9% | 7.0% | 3 | 1,105 | 100% of its land |
| 12154 | Schaghticoke | 2,777 | 1,180 | $106,136 | $251,300 | 90.3% | 21.2% | 5.9% | 3 | 1,083 | 55% of its land |
| 12138 | Petersburg | 2,695 | 1,192 | $75,833 | $191,900 | 90.6% | 21.4% | 5.1% | 3 | 1,319 | 100% of its land |
| 12094 | Johnsonville | 2,656 | 936 | $92,266 | $260,900 | 100.0% | 34.2% | 6.8% | 2 | 908 | 85% of its land |
| 12121 | Melrose | 2,280 | 801 | $100,461 | $297,400 | 100.0% | 26.7% | 4.6% | 2 | 719 | 100% of its land |
| 12052 | Cropseyville | 1,915 | 671 | $118,424 | $243,500 | 92.1% | 28.5% | 2.0% | 2 | 649 | 100% of its land |
| 12057 | Eagle Bridge | 1,789 | 689 | $68,306 | $205,700 | 87.4% | 19.9% | 6.8% | 2 | 707 | 18% of its land |
| 12168 | Stephentown | 1,752 | 726 | $88,830 | $204,100 | 88.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 2 | 777 | 100% of its land |
| 12185 | Valley Falls | 1,709 | 693 | $110,625 | $210,900 | 82.3% | 20.5% | 6.4% | 2 | 755 | 74% of its land |
| 12062 | East Nassau | 1,650 | 710 | $87,679 | $249,600 | 87.0% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 2 | 814 | 90% of its land |
| 12028 | Buskirk | 1,557 | 477 | $96,891 | $247,700 | 89.1% | 40.3% | 6.6% | 1 | 530 | 47% of its land |
| 12140 | Poestenkill | 1,512 | 649 | $138,393 | $301,600 | 96.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% | 1 | 630 | 100% of its land |
| 12022 | Berlin | 1,120 | 396 | $96,875 | $208,100 | 76.8% | 30.6% | 7.2% | 1 | 113 | 100% of its land |
| 12156 | Schodack Landing | 808 | 305 | $108,274 | $242,000 | 84.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% | 2 | 365 | 71% of its land |
| 12153 | Sand Lake | 669 | 318 | $89,861 | $291,700 | 98.1% | 20.1% | 0.0% | 1 | 316 | 100% of its land |
| 12063 | East Schodack | 665 | 277 | $90,855 | $299,100 | 100.0% | 29.6% | 17.9% | 1 | 160 | 100% of its land |
| 12169 | Stephentown | 417 | 258 | $43,936 | $210,000 | 66.7% | 19.8% | 0.0% | 1 | 219 | 100% of its land |
| 12040 | Rensselaer County | 27 | 20 | $57,955 | $309,100 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 12082 | Grafton | 2 | 2 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Rensselaer County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Troy — 51,033 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Rensselaer — 9,287 residents · 1 ZIP code
- East Greenbush — 6,581 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Hampton Manor — 5,334 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Wynantskill — 3,487 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- West Sand Lake — 3,479 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Hoosick Falls — 3,177 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Averill Park — 1,615 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Castleton-on-Hudson — 1,591 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Nassau — 1,058 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Nassau Lake — 830 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Poestenkill — 744 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- East Nassau — 613 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Schaghticoke — 545 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Valley Falls — 451 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Rensselaer County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Rensselaer County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Rensselaer County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Rensselaer County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Rensselaer County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Rensselaer County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Rensselaer County — 22 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Rensselaer County — 20 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Rensselaer County, NY?
- 12180, 12144, 12182, 12061, 12033, 12018, 12198, 12090, 12123, 12196, 12154, 12138, 12094, 12121, 12052, 12057, 12168, 12185, 12062, 12028, 12140, 12022, 12156, 12153, 12063, 12169, 12040 and 12082. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Rensselaer County?
- 160,332 residents in 66,686 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Rensselaer County?
- $87,915 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $56,984 (12182) to $138,393 (12140).
- Which Rensselaer County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 12140, at $138,393, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Rensselaer County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Rensselaer County?
- For the 26 of 28 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 136 carrier routes reaching 69,670 residential and 3,041 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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