12222 ZIP Code — Albany, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12222 is located in Albany, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 0.67 square miles and serves a population of 6,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12222

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

Median household income is $108,750. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12222 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,358

population

0.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Acceptable
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12231 Albany (0 mi) 12228 Albany (0 mi) 12236 Albany (0 mi) 12229 Albany (0 mi) 12226 Albany (0 mi) 12214 Albany (0 mi) 12233 Albany (0 mi) 12232 Albany (0 mi) 12235 Albany (0 mi) 12223 Albany (0 mi) 12230 Albany (0 mi) 12234 Albany (0 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,358
Population density	9,490 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.6525
Longitude	-73.7567
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

6,358

Population

9,490

People per sq mi

19.8

Median age

$108,750

Median household income

$5,611

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

14.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

55.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,504

15–19

2,015

1,188

20–24

1,593

25–34

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	172	2.7%
18 and over	6,186	97.3%
65 and over	15	0.2%
Median age	19.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.9%

Black or African American 21.2%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Two or more races 6.4%

Other race 5.6%

Asian 5.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,666	52.9%
Black or African American	1,468	21.2%
Hispanic or Latino	576	8.3%
Two or more races	442	6.4%
Other race	385	5.6%
Asian	379	5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

$15k–$25k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 66.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	33.3%
$100k–$150k	66.7%
Median income	$108,750

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	33.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	33.3%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	33.3%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	33.3%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	33.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	33.3%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	66.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	33.3%
Male householder, no spouse	5	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	5	33.3%
Average household size	1.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	99.0%	99.2%
Married	0.7%	0.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.1%	0.1%
Divorced	0.3%	0.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 17.2%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 43.1%

Graduate / professional 12.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	55.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6,323	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.7%

Retail trade 25.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Manufacturing 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	41.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	1.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.5%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	14.6%
Walk	32.1%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.7%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.4%
High blood pressure	11.7%
High cholesterol	9.1%
Diabetes	2.3%
Heart disease	1.3%
Stroke	0.8%
Asthma	14.8%
Arthritis	5.3%
Kidney disease	1.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	25.5%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	65.8%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.9%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.2%
Public insurance	11.9%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,358	100.0%
Spanish	184	2.9%
Other Indo-European	77	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.4%
Other languages	40	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,010	94.5%
Born in same state	5,918	93.1%
Born in different state	5,058	79.6%
Foreign born	92	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	348	5.5%
Not a US citizen	173	49.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	614	9.7%
French	99	1.6%
Arab	85	1.3%
German	66	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	55	0.9%
Dutch	45	0.7%
Irish	20	0.3%
English	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.2%
Internet access	66.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12222

What city is ZIP code 12222 in?

ZIP code 12222 is primarily assigned to Albany, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12222 in?

ZIP code 12222 falls within Albany County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12222 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 12222 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12222?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12222?

The median household income in ZIP code 12222 is $108,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12222?

ZIP code 12222 has an estimated population of 6,358 residents, with a density of 9,490 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12222 in?

ZIP code 12222 observes the EST timezone.