12120 ZIP Code — Medusa, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12120 is located in Medusa, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 14.77 square miles and serves a population of 635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12120

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 $270,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12120 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

635

population

14.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12120 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12120

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medusa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12460 Oak Hill (3 mi) 12147 Rensselaerville (3.1 mi) 12083 Greenville (5.7 mi) 12423 East Durham (5.7 mi) 12469 Preston Hollow (6 mi) 12193 Westerlo (6.5 mi) 12418 Cornwallville (7.2 mi) 12405 Acra (9.7 mi) 12431 Freehold (10.1 mi) 12023 Berne (10.2 mi) 12041 Clarksville (10.2 mi) 12007 Alcove (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	635
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	14.77 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	42.4622
Longitude	-74.1409
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	26.9%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	37.9%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

635

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$88,000

Median household income

$44,383

Per capita income

$270,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

321

Housing units

29.3%

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	108	17.0%
18 and over	527	83.0%
65 and over	155	24.4%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	628	98.9%
Black or African American	7	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	37.9%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	8.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	21.7%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$88,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 51.7%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$270,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	40.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	14.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.5%
Propane / LP gas	33.9%
Fuel oil	44.5%
Wood	15.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	82	32.3%
Female householder, no spouse	47	18.5%
Households with children under 18	53	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	47.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	33.1%
Married	52.9%	39.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	22.8%
Divorced	3.1%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 21.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.7%
Kindergarten	4	3.7%
Elementary school	39	36.4%
High school	36	33.6%
College / grad school	24	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 38.9%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Professional & management 9.8%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Construction 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Other services 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	53.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 53.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.4%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	599	94.3%
Spanish	7	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	625	98.4%
Born in same state	625	98.4%
Born in different state	585	92.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	165	26%
Arab	50	7.9%
French	41	6.5%
English	33	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	31	4.9%
Polish	9	1.4%
Irish	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12120

What city is ZIP code 12120 in?

ZIP code 12120 is primarily assigned to Medusa, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12120 in?

ZIP code 12120 falls within Albany County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12120 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12120 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12120 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 12120 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12120 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 12120 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12120?

ZIP code 12120 has an estimated population of 635 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12120 in?

ZIP code 12120 observes the EST timezone.