12022 ZIP Code — Berlin, NY

Rensselaer County, New York

ZIP code 12022 is located in Berlin, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 23.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12022

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,125. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12022 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,038

population

23.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Berlin	Acceptable
Berlin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

01267 Williamstown (4.5 mi) 12138 Petersburg (4.9 mi) 12153 Sand Lake (7.1 mi) 12168 Stephentown (7.8 mi) 12169 Stephentown (7.8 mi) 01237 Lanesborough (8.7 mi) 05261 Pownal (9.9 mi) 12018 Averill Park (9.9 mi) 12052 Cropseyville (10.3 mi) 05260 North Pownal (10.7 mi) 01220 Adams (11.4 mi) 12140 Poestenkill (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,038
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	23.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.6670
Longitude	-73.3354
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	38.9%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,038

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$93,125

Median household income

$34,947

Per capita income

$182,800

Median home value

$1,097

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

369

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	247	23.8%
18 and over	791	76.2%
65 and over	195	18.8%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	989	92.3%
Hispanic or Latino	34	3.2%
Two or more races	18	1.7%
Other race	16	1.5%
Black or African American	15	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	5.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$93,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 34.0%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$182,800
Median rent / month	$1,097
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	58.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	49.0%
Wood	23.1%
No fuel used	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	59	16.4%
Male householder, no spouse	52	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	67	18.7%
Households with children under 18	135	37.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	37.3%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	36.0%
Married	53.1%	45.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	2.9%	4.4%
Divorced	17.7%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.1%
Kindergarten	56	24.5%
Elementary school	101	44.1%
High school	37	16.2%
College / grad school	28	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Professional & management 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Public administration 7.7%

Construction 6.3%

Retail trade 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.8%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	16.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.5%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	990	95.4%
Spanish	16	1.6%
Other Indo-European	16	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,019	98.2%
Born in same state	1,010	97.3%
Born in different state	737	71.0%
Foreign born	9	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.8%
Not a US citizen	15	78.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	330	31.8%
French	124	11.9%
Arab	59	5.7%
English	20	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	1.7%
German	12	1.2%
Norwegian	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12022

What city is ZIP code 12022 in?

ZIP code 12022 is primarily assigned to Berlin, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12022 in?

ZIP code 12022 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12022 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 12022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12022?

The median home value in ZIP code 12022 is $182,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 12022?

ZIP code 12022 has an estimated population of 1,038 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12022?

The median household income in ZIP code 12022 is $93,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12022 in?

ZIP code 12022 observes the EST timezone.