12209 ZIP Code — Albany, NY
Albany County, New York
ZIP code 12209 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 2.21 square miles and serves a population of 10,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12209
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 $184,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $78,858.
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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,427
population
2.21
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12209 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12209
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Albany | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12208 Albany (1 mi)
12202 Albany (1.7 mi)
12227 Albany (2 mi)
12247 Albany (2 mi)
12223 Albany (2.1 mi)
12226 Albany (2.1 mi)
12230 Albany (2.1 mi)
12229 Albany (2.1 mi)
12231 Albany (2.1 mi)
12228 Albany (2.1 mi)
12214 Albany (2.1 mi)
12222 Albany (2.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,427 |
| Population density | 4,718 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.21 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6400 |
| Longitude | -73.7933 |
| 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 | 42.6% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
10,427
Population
4,718
People per sq mi
34.7
Median age
$78,858
Median household income
$38,263
Per capita income
$184,100
Median home value
$1,128
Median monthly rent
67.9%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
3,204
Housing units
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
403
Under 5
434
420
5–9
453
181
10–14
195
154
15–19
167
534
20–24
576
869
25–34
937
722
35–44
778
536
45–54
578
348
55–59
376
267
60–64
287
380
65–74
409
134
75–84
144
70
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,278 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 8,149 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,212 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 34.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.2%
Black or African American
18.9%
Hispanic or Latino
10.1%
Asian
7.8%
Other race
7.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,943 | 51.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,189 | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,171 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 905 | 7.8% |
| Other race | 875 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 515 | 4.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $78,858 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
34.9%
$200k–$300k
32.6%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,128 |
| Owner occupied | 67.9% |
| Renter occupied | 32.1% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 51.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 52.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% |
| 3 or more | 12.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.9% |
| Electricity | 16.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Fuel oil | 4.0% |
| No fuel used | 3.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,506 | 35.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 687 | 16.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 893 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,217 | 28.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,243 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 971 | 22.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.5% | 38.6% |
| Married | 43.7% | 35.1% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 174 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 231 | 10.3% |
| Elementary school | 984 | 43.9% |
| High school | 224 | 10.0% |
| College / grad school | 630 | 28.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Public administration
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Retail trade
12.0%
Professional & management
11.2%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.5%
Other services
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Information
2.3%
Construction
2.2%
Wholesale trade
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.0% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 30.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 23.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.5% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 5.5% |
| Work from home | 12.6% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
2.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 385 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.1% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,590 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 986 | 10.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 510 | 5.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 338 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,381 | 80.4% |
| Born in same state | 8,273 | 79.3% |
| Born in different state | 6,751 | 64.7% |
| Foreign born | 108 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,046 | 19.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,138 | 55.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,239 | 11.9% |
| French | 564 | 5.4% |
| German | 210 | 2% |
| Arab | 205 | 2% |
| English | 141 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 79 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12209
What city is ZIP code 12209 in?
ZIP code 12209 is primarily assigned to Albany, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12209 in?
ZIP code 12209 falls within Albany County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12209?
The median home value in ZIP code 12209 is $184,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 12209?
ZIP code 12209 has an estimated population of 10,427 residents, with a density of 4,710 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12209?
The median household income in ZIP code 12209 is $78,858, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12209 in?
ZIP code 12209 observes the EST timezone.