12144 ZIP Code — Rensselaer, NY
Rensselaer County, New York
ZIP code 12144 is located in Rensselaer, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 18.32 square miles and serves a population of 21,808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12144
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 $228,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $92,875. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,808
population
18.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12144 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12144
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rensselaer | Acceptable |
| Rensselaer | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12202 Albany (2.8 mi)
12207 Albany (3 mi)
12247 Albany (3.1 mi)
12227 Albany (3.1 mi)
12228 Albany (3.1 mi)
12226 Albany (3.1 mi)
12214 Albany (3.1 mi)
12222 Albany (3.1 mi)
12231 Albany (3.1 mi)
12232 Albany (3.1 mi)
12230 Albany (3.1 mi)
12223 Albany (3.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,808 |
| Population density | 1,190 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 18.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6263 |
| Longitude | -73.7072 |
| 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 | 31.5% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 31.4% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
21,808
Population
1,190
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$92,875
Median household income
$43,706
Per capita income
$228,200
Median home value
$1,304
Median monthly rent
57.5%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
6,426
Housing units
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
603
Under 5
620
566
5–9
582
479
10–14
493
444
15–19
457
573
20–24
588
1,764
25–34
1,812
1,605
35–44
1,650
1,215
45–54
1,249
592
55–59
608
1,013
60–64
1,041
1,100
65–74
1,130
573
75–84
589
228
85+
234
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,938 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 17,870 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,854 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.4%
Two or more races
6.8%
Black or African American
5.6%
Asian
5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,735 | 79.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,523 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,258 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 1,114 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 540 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 161 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 31.4% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.8% | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
27.0%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $92,875 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
8.4%
$150k–$200k
22.8%
$200k–$300k
35.8%
$300k–$500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,304 |
| Owner occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter occupied | 42.5% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 48.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.7% |
| Electricity | 18.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 6.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,651 | 38.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,123 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,859 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,780 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,266 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,705 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 33.8% |
| Married | 44.0% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 287 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 307 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,588 | 38.3% |
| High school | 832 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,133 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Retail trade
11.8%
Public administration
11.4%
Professional & management
11.2%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Construction
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.8% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.3% |
| Government | 23.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 3.5% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
20.4%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
9.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.0% |
| Retirement income | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,220 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,585 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 594 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 102 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 390 | 1.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,401 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 20,143 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 17,905 | 82.1% |
| Foreign born | 258 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,407 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 819 | 58.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,111 | 23.4% |
| French | 1,668 | 7.6% |
| English | 840 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 562 | 2.6% |
| German | 420 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 255 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 139 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 130 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 48 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12144
What city is ZIP code 12144 in?
ZIP code 12144 is primarily assigned to Rensselaer, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12144 in?
ZIP code 12144 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the population of ZIP code 12144?
ZIP code 12144 has an estimated population of 21,808 residents, with a density of 1,191 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12144?
The median household income in ZIP code 12144 is $92,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12144?
The median home value in ZIP code 12144 is $228,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 12144 in?
ZIP code 12144 observes the EST timezone.