12047 ZIP Code — Cohoes, NY
Albany County, New York
ZIP code 12047 is located in Cohoes, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 8.84 square miles and serves a population of 23,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12047
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 $221,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $71,793. 34% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,293
population
8.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12047 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12047
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cohoes | Acceptable |
| Cohoes | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12188 Waterford (2.8 mi)
12183 Troy (3.2 mi)
12110 Latham (3.6 mi)
12189 Watervliet (3.8 mi)
12182 Troy (5.3 mi)
12065 Clifton Park (5.8 mi)
12211 Albany (6.3 mi)
12205 Albany (6.8 mi)
12148 Rexford (6.8 mi)
12309 Schenectady (7.1 mi)
12204 Albany (7.2 mi)
12180 Troy (7.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,293 |
| Population density | 2,635 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7869 |
| Longitude | -73.7237 |
| 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 | 39.2% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
23,293
Population
2,635
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$71,793
Median household income
$39,751
Per capita income
$221,500
Median home value
$1,210
Median monthly rent
49.1%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
5,882
Housing units
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
532
Under 5
642
821
5–9
989
659
10–14
795
569
15–19
685
936
20–24
1,128
1,432
25–34
1,725
1,349
35–44
1,626
955
45–54
1,150
644
55–59
777
749
60–64
902
1,037
65–74
1,250
576
75–84
694
304
85+
367
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,232 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 18,061 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,228 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.4%
Two or more races
10%
Black or African American
7%
Asian
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,477 | 73.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,383 | 10% |
| Black or African American | 1,658 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,610 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 521 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.2% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $71,793 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
24.1%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
$300k–$500k
16.9%
$500k–$1M
9.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,210 |
| Owner occupied | 49.1% |
| Renter occupied | 50.9% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 36.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 9.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.6% |
| Electricity | 15.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,580 | 37.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 979 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,877 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,248 | 33.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,655 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,649 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 38.1% |
| Married | 44.0% | 37.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
18.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 577 | 10.5% |
| Kindergarten | 250 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,654 | 48.2% |
| High school | 1,043 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 979 | 17.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Professional & management
17.2%
Public administration
11.4%
Retail trade
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Construction
3.7%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.8% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 22.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 14.1% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.8%
Under 18 years
27.9%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
32.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,129 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 14.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 43.6% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,119 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 601 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 55 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 257 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 240 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,186 | 91.0% |
| Born in same state | 21,074 | 90.5% |
| Born in different state | 18,647 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 112 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,107 | 9.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,163 | 55.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,284 | 18.4% |
| French | 1,869 | 8% |
| German | 864 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 544 | 2.3% |
| English | 325 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 222 | 1% |
| Irish | 44 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 38 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12047
What city is ZIP code 12047 in?
ZIP code 12047 is primarily assigned to Cohoes, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12047 in?
ZIP code 12047 falls within Albany County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12047?
16% of residents in ZIP code 12047 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12047?
ZIP code 12047 has an estimated population of 23,293 residents, with a density of 2,635 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12047?
The median home value in ZIP code 12047 is $221,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12047?
The median household income in ZIP code 12047 is $71,793, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12047 in?
ZIP code 12047 observes the EST timezone.