12147 ZIP Code — Rensselaerville, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12147 is located in Rensselaerville, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 19.09 square miles and serves a population of 412 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12147

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 $246,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($67,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12147 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

412

population

19.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rensselaerville	Acceptable
Rensselaerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12120 Medusa (3.1 mi) 12460 Oak Hill (5.9 mi) 12193 Westerlo (5.9 mi) 12469 Preston Hollow (6.3 mi) 12023 Berne (7.1 mi) 12083 Greenville (7.9 mi) 12122 Middleburgh (8.3 mi) 12423 East Durham (8.8 mi) 12059 East Berne (8.8 mi) 12041 Clarksville (9.3 mi) 12418 Cornwallville (10.1 mi) 12007 Alcove (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	412
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	19.09 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	42.5060
Longitude	-74.1556
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	29.9%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.6%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

412

Population

People per sq mi

64.2

Median age

$67,250

Median household income

$55,482

Per capita income

$246,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

309

Housing units

42.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	12.1%
18 and over	362	87.9%
65 and over	198	48.1%
Median age	64.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Asian 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	391	94%
Asian	17	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1%
Two or more races	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.6%	8.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 17.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	17.4%
Median income	$67,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 44.8%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	30.8%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Electricity	4.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	55.5%
Wood	24.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	53	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	26	11.9%
Households with children under 18	26	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	56.9%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.4%	9.1%
Married	70.1%	65.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	7.0%
Divorced	10.2%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 5.9%

Associate's degree 24.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 25.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	42.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	11.9%
Elementary school	26	44.1%
High school	17	28.8%
College / grad school	9	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Public administration 13.7%

Construction 11.2%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Other services 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.7%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.2%
Government	30.2%
Self-employed	15.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	39.9%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.3%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	15.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.9%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	412	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	375	91.0%
Born in same state	374	90.8%
Born in different state	320	77.7%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	37	9.0%
Not a US citizen	28	75.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	18.4%
French	65	15.8%
English	49	11.9%
Arab	10	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	1.9%
Polish	7	1.7%
German	5	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.9%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12147

What city is ZIP code 12147 in?

ZIP code 12147 is primarily assigned to Rensselaerville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12147 in?

ZIP code 12147 falls within Albany County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12147 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 12147 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12147 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 12147 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12147 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 12147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12147?

ZIP code 12147 has an estimated population of 412 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12147 in?

ZIP code 12147 observes the EST timezone.