12211 ZIP Code — Albany, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12211 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 8.12 square miles and serves a population of 13,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12211

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $354,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($133,587) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12211 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,254

population

8.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12211 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12211

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Acceptable
Albany	Acceptable
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12204 Albany (1.9 mi) 12206 Albany (2.3 mi) 12210 Albany (2.8 mi) 12189 Watervliet (3.1 mi) 12207 Albany (3.1 mi) 12205 Albany (3.1 mi) 12214 Albany (3.3 mi) 12229 Albany (3.3 mi) 12223 Albany (3.3 mi) 12226 Albany (3.3 mi) 12228 Albany (3.3 mi) 12222 Albany (3.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,254
Population density	1,632 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	8.12 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.6997
Longitude	-73.7599
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	20.8%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	39.6%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.6%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

13,254

Population

1,632

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$133,587

Median household income

$58,507

Per capita income

$354,400

Median home value

$2,392

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

4,112

Housing units

56.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

381

Under 5

417

253

5–9

278

326

10–14

357

883

15–19

967

755

20–24

827

508

25–34

556

662

35–44

725

566

45–54

619

441

55–59

482

357

60–64

390

678

65–74

743

293

75–84

321

224

85+

245

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,457	18.5%
18 and over	10,797	81.5%
65 and over	2,504	18.9%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

Asian 10.8%

Black or African American 4.5%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,455	77%
Asian	1,473	10.8%
Black or African American	608	4.5%
Two or more races	543	4%
Hispanic or Latino	332	2.4%
Other race	167	1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.8%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	39.6%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	19.6%	8.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 0.5%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k+ 28.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	0.5%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	17.7%
$200k+	28.4%
Median income	$133,587

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 0.1%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 43.0%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

$1M+ 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$354,400
Median rent / month	$2,392
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	20.8%
1950–1959	24.5%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	18.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.2%
Electricity	9.0%
Fuel oil	4.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,645	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	261	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	386	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	862	20.8%
Households with children under 18	1,310	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,633	39.3%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.4%	35.9%
Married	50.0%	46.8%
Separated	0.3%	0.6%
Widowed	2.6%	9.4%
Divorced	3.7%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 17.9%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 27.3%

Graduate / professional 28.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	56.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	241	5.1%
Kindergarten	129	2.8%
Elementary school	899	19.2%
High school	607	13.0%
College / grad school	2,809	60.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Professional & management 11.9%

Finance & real estate 11.7%

Public administration 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Retail trade 7.6%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Construction 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Other services 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.8%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	2.2%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.8%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 4.9%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.6%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	406	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.4%
Public insurance	25.6%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,456	94.0%
Spanish	312	2.5%
Other Indo-European	51	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.3%
Other languages	175	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,042	90.9%
Born in same state	11,930	90.0%
Born in different state	9,842	74.3%
Foreign born	112	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	1,212	9.1%
Not a US citizen	760	62.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,835	21.4%
French	1,721	13%
Arab	467	3.5%
German	366	2.8%
English	212	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	33	0.2%
Dutch	15	0.1%
Irish	10	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12211

What city is ZIP code 12211 in?

ZIP code 12211 is primarily assigned to Albany, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12211 in?

ZIP code 12211 falls within Albany County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12211 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 12211 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12211?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 12211 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 12211 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12211?

The median household income in ZIP code 12211 is $133,587, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12211 in?

ZIP code 12211 observes the EST timezone.