12203 ZIP Code — Albany, NY
Albany County, New York
ZIP code 12203 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 10.43 square miles and serves a population of 30,545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12203
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 $247,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $75,239.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
30,545
population
10.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12203 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12203
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Albany | Acceptable |
| Albany | Acceptable |
| Albany | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12206 Albany (2.1 mi)
12205 Albany (2.3 mi)
12208 Albany (2.7 mi)
12159 Slingerlands (3.6 mi)
12209 Albany (3.7 mi)
12211 Albany (3.8 mi)
12084 Guilderland (3.9 mi)
12210 Albany (4.1 mi)
12226 Albany (4.4 mi)
12223 Albany (4.4 mi)
12222 Albany (4.4 mi)
12214 Albany (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,545 |
| Population density | 2,929 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6847 |
| Longitude | -73.8317 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.0% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
30,545
Population
2,929
People per sq mi
34.3
Median age
$75,239
Median household income
$45,159
Per capita income
$247,100
Median home value
$1,312
Median monthly rent
49.1%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
7,824
Housing units
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
504
Under 5
513
555
5–9
565
413
10–14
421
1,142
15–19
1,165
2,684
20–24
2,735
2,360
25–34
2,406
1,388
35–44
1,415
1,474
45–54
1,502
1,098
55–59
1,120
1,013
60–64
1,033
1,361
65–74
1,388
632
75–84
645
502
85+
511
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,603 | 11.8% |
| 18 and over | 26,942 | 88.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,039 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.7%
Black or African American
9.9%
Asian
7.8%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
Other race
2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,167 | 68.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,187 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 2,514 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,798 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,730 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 833 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.0% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $75,239 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
50.8%
$300k–$500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,312 |
| Owner occupied | 49.1% |
| Renter occupied | 50.9% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 43.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 11.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% |
| Electricity | 22.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,592 | 33.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 952 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,649 | 26.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,637 | 33.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,114 | 15.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,446 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 2.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.3% | 43.6% |
| Married | 36.3% | 37.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
17.8%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
27.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 326 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,590 | 17.7% |
| High school | 956 | 10.7% |
| College / grad school | 5,930 | 66.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.7%
Professional & management
13.1%
Retail trade
11.6%
Public administration
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Other services
4.5%
Construction
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.4% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.0% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.5% |
| Government | 24.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.3% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 4.5% |
| Walk | 5.3% |
| Work from home | 14.7% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
Poverty
All people
14.4%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.5% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| High cholesterol | 27.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 19.2% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,149 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.8% |
| Public insurance | 28.0% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,528 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 1,826 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 279 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 724 | 2.5% |
| Other languages | 675 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,320 | 82.9% |
| Born in same state | 24,923 | 81.6% |
| Born in different state | 20,632 | 67.5% |
| Foreign born | 397 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,225 | 17.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,807 | 53.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,149 | 20.1% |
| French | 2,255 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 749 | 2.5% |
| German | 476 | 1.6% |
| English | 399 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 234 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 127 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 94 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 86 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12203
What city is ZIP code 12203 in?
ZIP code 12203 is primarily assigned to Albany, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12203 in?
ZIP code 12203 falls within Albany County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12203?
54% 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 12203?
ZIP code 12203 has an estimated population of 30,545 residents, with a density of 2,928 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12203?
The median household income in ZIP code 12203 is $75,239, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12203?
The median home value in ZIP code 12203 is $247,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 12203 in?
ZIP code 12203 observes the EST timezone.