12202 ZIP Code — Albany, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12202 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 2.01 square miles and serves a population of 9,700 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12202

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,100. Renters make up the majority at 80%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $45,172. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12202 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,700

population

2.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12202 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12202

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12247 Albany (1.5 mi) 12227 Albany (1.5 mi) 12228 Albany (1.6 mi) 12231 Albany (1.6 mi) 12234 Albany (1.6 mi) 12233 Albany (1.6 mi) 12226 Albany (1.6 mi) 12223 Albany (1.6 mi) 12229 Albany (1.6 mi) 12230 Albany (1.6 mi) 12222 Albany (1.6 mi) 12214 Albany (1.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,700
Population density	4,826 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	2.01 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	42.6303
Longitude	-73.7625
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,700

Population

4,826

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$45,172

Median household income

$29,847

Per capita income

$131,100

Median home value

$971

Median monthly rent

20.5%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

1,818

Housing units

31.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

393

Under 5

405

112

5–9

116

289

10–14

297

274

15–19

283

434

20–24

447

915

25–34

943

807

35–44

831

466

45–54

480

256

55–59

264

288

60–64

297

340

65–74

351

167

75–84

172

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,929	19.9%
18 and over	7,771	80.1%
65 and over	1,103	11.4%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 44.4%

White 25.7%

Two or more races 10%

Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

Asian 5.8%

Other race 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,768	44.4%
White	2,765	25.7%
Two or more races	1,077	10%
Hispanic or Latino	1,039	9.7%
Asian	618	5.8%
Other race	431	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	18.4%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	8.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$45,172

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 31.0%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,100
Median rent / month	$971
Owner occupied	20.5%
Renter occupied	79.5%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	14.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.2%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	58.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	24.0%
2 bedrooms	46.6%
3 bedrooms	21.8%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	33.1%
1 vehicle	49.6%
2 vehicles	13.7%
3 or more	3.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.1%
Electricity	45.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	0.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	592	12.8%
Cohabiting couple	582	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,223	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,235	48.3%
Households with children under 18	1,383	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	915	19.8%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.5%	63.0%
Married	17.8%	13.8%
Separated	5.2%	1.7%
Widowed	1.1%	8.9%
Divorced	13.4%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 23.4%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.9%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	140	7.1%
Kindergarten	19	1.0%
Elementary school	779	39.7%
High school	450	22.9%
College / grad school	574	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Public administration 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Professional & management 7.7%

Retail trade 6.2%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.5%

Other services 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Construction 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.9%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.1%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	19.3%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 36.4%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.3%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	8.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	27.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	158	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.8%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,902	91.8%
Spanish	815	9.2%
Other Indo-European	378	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	105	1.2%
Other languages	243	2.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,357	86.2%
Born in same state	8,240	84.9%
Born in different state	6,834	70.5%
Foreign born	117	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	1,343	13.8%
Not a US citizen	387	28.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	712	7.3%
French	467	4.8%
English	251	2.6%
Arab	183	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	72	0.7%
Polish	14	0.1%
Dutch	7	0.1%
Irish	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	91.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12202

What city is ZIP code 12202 in?

ZIP code 12202 is primarily assigned to Albany, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12202 in?

ZIP code 12202 falls within Albany County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12202 mostly rentals?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 12202 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12202?

27% of residents in ZIP code 12202 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12202?

The median home value in ZIP code 12202 is $131,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12202?

The median household income in ZIP code 12202 is $45,172, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12202 in?

ZIP code 12202 observes the EST timezone.