12161 ZIP Code — South Bethlehem, NY
Albany County, New York
ZIP code 12161 is located in South Bethlehem, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 35 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
35
population
0.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12161 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12161
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12161. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Bethlehem | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35 |
| Population density | 350 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.5317 |
| Longitude | -73.8476 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 54.8% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.2% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
35
Population
350
People per sq mi
29.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$38,954
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
55.6%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
10
Housing units
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
7
4
25–34
14
2
60–64
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 26 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 29.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 54.8% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.2% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
$50k–$75k
44.4%
$100k–$150k
55.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $50k–$75k | 44.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 55.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter occupied | 44.4% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 55.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 55.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 55.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 55.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 55.6% |
| Fuel oil | 44.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 44.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 55.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 44.4% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
30.8%
Bachelor's degree
30.8%
Graduate / professional
38.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 69.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
69.2%
Public administration
30.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 69.2% |
| Service | 30.8% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 30.8% |
| Government | 69.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 7.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 73.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26 | 74.3% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 35 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 35 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 10 | 28.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 22.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12161
What city is ZIP code 12161 in?
ZIP code 12161 is primarily assigned to South Bethlehem, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12161 in?
ZIP code 12161 falls within Albany County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12161?
69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 12161?
ZIP code 12161 has an estimated population of 35 residents, with a density of 354 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 12161 in?
ZIP code 12161 observes the EST timezone.