12207 ZIP Code — Albany, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12207 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 0.99 square miles and serves a population of 2,337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12207

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $45,682. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12207 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,337

population

0.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12207 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12207

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12207. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12226 Albany (0.3 mi) 12222 Albany (0.3 mi) 12228 Albany (0.3 mi) 12232 Albany (0.3 mi) 12229 Albany (0.3 mi) 12235 Albany (0.3 mi) 12231 Albany (0.3 mi) 12214 Albany (0.3 mi) 12230 Albany (0.3 mi) 12223 Albany (0.3 mi) 12233 Albany (0.3 mi) 12234 Albany (0.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,337
Population density	2,361 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.99 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	42.6553
Longitude	-73.7514
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	65.8%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,337

Population

2,361

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

$45,682

Median household income

$34,007

Per capita income

Median home value

$827

Median monthly rent

2.7%

Home ownership

41.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

32.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

119

Under 5

5–9

10–14

194

20–24

126

359

25–34

233

218

35–44

141

45–54

55–59

130

60–64

152

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	312	13.4%
18 and over	2,025	86.6%
65 and over	309	13.2%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 46.4%

Black or African American 45.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Two or more races 2.3%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,115	46.4%
Black or African American	1,095	45.5%
Hispanic or Latino	67	2.8%
Two or more races	55	2.3%
Other race	54	2.2%
Asian	18	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	15.0%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	8.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 19.7%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.7%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$45,682

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 54.3%

$150k–$200k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$827
Owner occupied	2.7%
Renter occupied	97.3%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	0.6%
Large apartment buildings	65.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.6%
2000–2009	0.1%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	24.0%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.1%
1 bedroom	50.1%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	4.9%
4 bedrooms	1.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	39.2%
1 vehicle	45.3%
2 vehicles	15.2%
3 or more	0.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.5%
Electricity	68.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	124	9.5%
Cohabiting couple	176	13.4%
Male householder, no spouse	498	38.0%
Female householder, no spouse	512	39.1%
Households with children under 18	203	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	19.8%
Average household size	1.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	73.3%	55.7%
Married	11.8%	23.2%
Separated	3.3%	1.6%
Widowed	5.3%	4.9%
Divorced	6.3%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 21.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	32.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	5.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	116	45.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	126	49.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Public administration 17.5%

Professional & management 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Retail trade 10.7%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 3.6%

Information 3.4%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Construction 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.6%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	47.1%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	19.4%
Walk	10.8%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 41.3%

Under 18 years 75.8%

18 and over 36.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 76.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	13.1%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	46.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	25.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	122	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,141	91.6%
Spanish	155	7.2%
Other Indo-European	145	6.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,237	95.7%
Born in same state	2,180	93.3%
Born in different state	1,950	83.4%
Foreign born	57	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	100	4.3%
Not a US citizen	60	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	273	11.7%
French	145	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	4.7%
German	18	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.1%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12207

What city is ZIP code 12207 in?

ZIP code 12207 is primarily assigned to Albany, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12207 in?

ZIP code 12207 falls within Albany County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12207 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 12207 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12207?

41% of residents in ZIP code 12207 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 12207?

Health data for ZIP code 12207 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12207?

The median household income in ZIP code 12207 is $45,682, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12207 in?

ZIP code 12207 observes the EST timezone.