12204 ZIP Code — Albany, NY
Albany County, New York
ZIP code 12204 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 4.14 square miles and serves a population of 8,728 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12204
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 $240,200. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $70,260.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
8,728
population
4.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12204 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12204
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Albany | Acceptable |
| Albany | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12211 Albany (1.9 mi)
12210 Albany (2.1 mi)
12207 Albany (2.2 mi)
12232 Albany (2.5 mi)
12231 Albany (2.5 mi)
12222 Albany (2.5 mi)
12226 Albany (2.5 mi)
12230 Albany (2.5 mi)
12228 Albany (2.5 mi)
12229 Albany (2.5 mi)
12223 Albany (2.5 mi)
12214 Albany (2.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,728 |
| Population density | 2,108 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6827 |
| Longitude | -73.7301 |
| 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 | 39.8% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.2% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.6% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
8,728
Population
2,108
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$70,260
Median household income
$39,985
Per capita income
$240,200
Median home value
$1,247
Median monthly rent
28.2%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
1,540
Housing units
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
417
Under 5
413
286
5–9
282
211
10–14
208
202
15–19
200
294
20–24
290
958
25–34
947
608
35–44
602
303
45–54
299
296
55–59
292
255
60–64
252
297
65–74
294
166
75–84
164
97
85+
95
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,996 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 6,732 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,113 | 12.8% |
| Median age | 33.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.9%
Black or African American
28.2%
Asian
8.8%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Other race
4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,104 | 44.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,583 | 28.2% |
| Asian | 809 | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 768 | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 418 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 375 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.8% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.2% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.6% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
27.6%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $70,260 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.4%
$50k–$100k
6.1%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
24.3%
$300k–$500k
28.7%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,247 |
| Owner occupied | 28.2% |
| Renter occupied | 71.8% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 23.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 2.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.4% |
| Electricity | 28.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,283 | 31.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 244 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 885 | 21.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,708 | 41.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,013 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 859 | 20.8% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 46.3% |
| Married | 48.8% | 34.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
12.4%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
26.9%
Graduate / professional
18.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 246 | 11.4% |
| Kindergarten | 255 | 11.9% |
| Elementary school | 701 | 32.6% |
| High school | 189 | 8.8% |
| College / grad school | 758 | 35.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Public administration
19.6%
Finance & real estate
11.0%
Professional & management
10.2%
Retail trade
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Construction
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Information
2.4%
Other services
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.0% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 6.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.8% |
| Government | 30.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.3% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 8.5% |
| Walk | 5.7% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.9%
Under 18 years
26.1%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
28.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 189 | 2.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,898 | 90.5% |
| Spanish | 249 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 64 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 53 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,798 | 89.3% |
| Born in same state | 7,613 | 87.2% |
| Born in different state | 5,924 | 67.9% |
| Foreign born | 185 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 930 | 10.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 372 | 40.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,298 | 14.9% |
| French | 606 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 211 | 2.4% |
| German | 183 | 2.1% |
| English | 130 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 36 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 34 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.2% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12204
What city is ZIP code 12204 in?
ZIP code 12204 is primarily assigned to Albany, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12204 in?
ZIP code 12204 falls within Albany County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12204 mostly rentals?
72% of occupied units in ZIP code 12204 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12204?
46% 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 12204?
ZIP code 12204 has an estimated population of 8,728 residents, with a density of 2,109 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12204?
The median household income in ZIP code 12204 is $70,260, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12204 in?
ZIP code 12204 observes the EST timezone.