🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

12205

Albany

ZIP Code 12205 is a standard zip code serving Albany, Albany, New York (NY), in Albany County, United States. It has an estimated population of 26,977 with a median household income of $65,090. 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: Albany
City: Albany
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.719800
Longitude: -73.820700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 15.79 mi²
Water Area: 0.09 mi²
Population Density: 1708.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.761967°N, 42.680120°S, -73.771626°E, -73.879516°W

With 26,977 residents spread across 15.79 square miles, this area has a population density of 1708.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

26,977

Population

85th percentile

$65,090

Median Income

80th percentile

$193,800

Median Home Value

70th percentile

15.79 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 12205 is $65,090, and the median home value is $193,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

12,204

Total Units

11,663

Occupied Units

95.6%

Occupancy Rate

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