🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12180

Troy

ZIP Code 12180 is a standard zip code serving Troy, Troy, New York (NY), in Rensselaer County, United States. It has an estimated population of 53,606 with a median household income of $47,640. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Rensselaer
City: Troy
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.728700
Longitude: -73.668300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 54.89 mi²
Water Area: 1.05 mi²
Population Density: 977.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.826401°N, 42.666450°S, -73.461596°E, -73.724964°W

With 53,606 residents spread across 54.89 square miles, this area has a population density of 977.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

53,606

Population

95th percentile

$47,640

Median Income

45th percentile

$171,900

Median Home Value

65th percentile

54.89 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12180 is $47,640, and the median home value is $171,900.

Housing

24,331

Total Units

21,558

Occupied Units

88.6%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Troy, NY.

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12182

Troy

12183

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