12210 ZIP Code — Albany, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12210 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 1.13 square miles and serves a population of 9,873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12210

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 $153,600. Renters make up the majority at 76%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $46,244. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% 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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12210 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,873

population

1.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12210 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12210

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12207 Albany (0.4 mi) 12232 Albany (0.5 mi) 12231 Albany (0.5 mi) 12222 Albany (0.5 mi) 12229 Albany (0.5 mi) 12233 Albany (0.5 mi) 12234 Albany (0.5 mi) 12228 Albany (0.5 mi) 12214 Albany (0.5 mi) 12226 Albany (0.5 mi) 12230 Albany (0.5 mi) 12223 Albany (0.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,873
Population density	8,737 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	1.13 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.6594
Longitude	-73.7577
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	55.8%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,873

Population

8,737

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$46,244

Median household income

$35,142

Per capita income

$153,600

Median home value

$1,066

Median monthly rent

24.4%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,518

Housing units

41.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

150

Under 5

132

168

5–9

148

199

10–14

176

260

15–19

230

467

20–24

412

1,328

25–34

1,172

583

35–44

515

898

45–54

792

165

55–59

146

257

60–64

226

510

65–74

451

195

75–84

172

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,176	11.9%
18 and over	8,697	88.1%
65 and over	1,449	14.7%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.2%

Black or African American 42.6%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,769	47.2%
Black or African American	4,300	42.6%
Two or more races	502	5%
Hispanic or Latino	224	2.2%
Asian	192	1.9%
Other race	110	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	8.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$46,244

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.0%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,600
Median rent / month	$1,066
Owner occupied	24.4%
Renter occupied	75.6%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	4.6%
Large apartment buildings	17.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	59.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	34.7%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	20.7%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	34.6%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	17.9%
3 or more	7.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.5%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	753	14.3%
Cohabiting couple	465	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,706	32.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,354	44.6%
Households with children under 18	848	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,112	21.1%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	70.1%	58.0%
Married	18.4%	20.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.4%
Widowed	1.8%	6.9%
Divorced	7.8%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 19.7%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 19.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	41.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	134	7.0%
Kindergarten	55	2.9%
Elementary school	606	31.5%
High school	316	16.4%
College / grad school	815	42.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Public administration 14.6%

Professional & management 13.0%

Retail trade 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Other services 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.9%

Construction 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.5%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.3%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	14.5%
Walk	22.4%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 16.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.5%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	25.3%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	409	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,591	97.1%
Spanish	333	3.5%
Other Indo-European	92	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	97	1.0%
Other languages	76	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,120	92.4%
Born in same state	8,975	90.9%
Born in different state	6,886	69.7%
Foreign born	145	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	753	7.6%
Not a US citizen	427	56.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,284	13%
French	849	8.6%
Arab	151	1.5%
German	99	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	60	0.6%
Irish	56	0.6%
Norwegian	22	0.2%
Dutch	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.5%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12210

What city is ZIP code 12210 in?

ZIP code 12210 is primarily assigned to Albany, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12210 in?

ZIP code 12210 falls within Albany County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12210 mostly rentals?

76% of occupied units in ZIP code 12210 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12210?

22% of residents in ZIP code 12210 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12210?

The median home value in ZIP code 12210 is $153,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12210?

The median household income in ZIP code 12210 is $46,244, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12210 in?

ZIP code 12210 observes the EST timezone.