Albany, NY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 12207 serves a portion of Albany, New York, within Albany County. This community is home to approximately 28,604 residents, with a median age of 42.5 years. The median household income of $94,530 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $491,556 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 68% owner-occupied and 32% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Albany is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 156 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 21% and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, 12207 reflects the economic character of Albany County in New York.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 28,604 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 5,788 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $94,530 | ↑ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $491,556 | ↑ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 156 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.2% | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 21% | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.5 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,302 | — |