12180 ZIP Code — Troy, NY
Rensselaer County, New York
ZIP code 12180 is located in Troy, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 56.23 square miles and serves a population of 53,807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12180
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 $211,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.
Median household income is $68,766. 31% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
53,807
population
56.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12180 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12180
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12180. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Troy | Acceptable |
| Troy | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12182 Troy (3.5 mi)
12140 Poestenkill (4.1 mi)
12198 Wynantskill (4.9 mi)
12183 Troy (5.1 mi)
12052 Cropseyville (5.5 mi)
12189 Watervliet (6.5 mi)
12047 Cohoes (7.3 mi)
12121 Melrose (7.4 mi)
12188 Waterford (7.6 mi)
12196 West Sand Lake (8.1 mi)
12204 Albany (8.3 mi)
12018 Averill Park (8.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53,807 |
| Population density | 957 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 56.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7456 |
| Longitude | -73.5918 |
| 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 | 43.3% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 31.4% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
53,807
Population
957
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$68,766
Median household income
$38,385
Per capita income
$211,600
Median home value
$1,137
Median monthly rent
45.4%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
13,355
Housing units
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,121
Under 5
1,115
1,123
5–9
1,117
1,164
10–14
1,158
2,825
15–19
2,809
2,933
20–24
2,915
4,539
25–34
4,511
3,282
35–44
3,262
2,710
45–54
2,694
1,777
55–59
1,766
1,613
60–64
1,603
2,319
65–74
2,306
1,018
75–84
1,011
560
85+
556
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,659 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 45,148 | 83.9% |
| 65 and over | 7,770 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.7%
Black or African American
12.6%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Other race
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,211 | 67.7% |
| Black or African American | 7,121 | 12.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,985 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 2,894 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,642 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 1,511 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 85 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.3% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.8% | 31.4% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 27.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.3% | 5.8% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $68,766 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
6.2%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
24.0%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
17.9%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,137 |
| Owner occupied | 45.4% |
| Renter occupied | 54.6% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
| Single-family detached | 35.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% |
| 3 or more | 10.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.2% |
| Electricity | 20.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,681 | 30.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,561 | 11.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,966 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,798 | 35.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,910 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,640 | 25.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.2% | 47.6% |
| Married | 32.2% | 29.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
12.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 389 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 343 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,698 | 24.5% |
| High school | 2,468 | 16.4% |
| College / grad school | 8,173 | 54.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Professional & management
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Public administration
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Retail trade
6.7%
Construction
5.0%
Other services
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.1% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.7% |
| Carpool | 6.4% |
| Public transit | 5.0% |
| Walk | 7.1% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.4%
Under 18 years
26.8%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,480 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 14.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,571 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 1,975 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 368 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 649 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 523 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 48,887 | 90.9% |
| Born in same state | 47,935 | 89.1% |
| Born in different state | 38,134 | 70.9% |
| Foreign born | 952 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,920 | 9.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,018 | 41.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 12,067 | 22.4% |
| French | 4,147 | 7.7% |
| Arab | 1,137 | 2.1% |
| German | 958 | 1.8% |
| English | 841 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 156 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 125 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 99 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 70 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12180
What part of Troy is ZIP code 12180?
ZIP code 12180 covers a portion of Troy, New York, within Rensselaer County.
What county is ZIP code 12180 in?
ZIP code 12180 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12180?
17% of residents in ZIP code 12180 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12180?
ZIP code 12180 has an estimated population of 53,807 residents, with a density of 957 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12180?
The median home value in ZIP code 12180 is $211,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12180?
The median household income in ZIP code 12180 is $68,766, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12180 in?
ZIP code 12180 observes the EST timezone.