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Albany County
Troy, NY
12183
12183 ZIP Code — Troy, NY
Albany County, New York
ZIP code 12183 is located in
Troy ,
New York ,
within Albany County .
It covers approximately 0.75 square miles and serves a population of
2,968 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518 .
About ZIP code 12183
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 $151,400. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $64,018. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 12183 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Cities in ZIP code 12183
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City
Status
Troy
Acceptable
Troy
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,968
Population density
3,957 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
0.75 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
42.7464
Longitude
-73.6918
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.1%
37.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
30.0%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
18.3%
24.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.2%
8.0%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$64,018
Median household income
$151,400
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 539 18.2% 18 and over 2,429 81.8% 65 and over 444 15.0% Median age 37.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
5%
Group Count % White 2,260 69.7% Two or more races 280 8.6% Hispanic or Latino 274 8.5% Other race 240 7.4% Black or African American 161 5% Asian 27 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.1%
37.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
30.4%
30.0%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
18.3%
24.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.2%
8.0%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $10k–$15k 3.7% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 18.0% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 18.7% $100k–$150k 14.1% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 6.0% Median income $64,018
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $151,400 Median rent / month $990 Owner occupied 27.5% Renter occupied 72.5% Vacant 12.3% Single-family detached 21.3% Large apartment buildings 4.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 1.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.7% 2010–2019 4.6% 2000–2009 8.3% 1990–1999 9.5% 1980–1989 6.3% 1970–1979 5.8% 1960–1969 1.6% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 55.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 16.6% 2 bedrooms 35.7% 3 bedrooms 31.5% 4 bedrooms 11.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.5% 1 vehicle 50.1% 2 vehicles 30.5% 3 or more 3.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 67.0% Electricity 24.9% Propane / LP gas 8.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 374 27.8% Cohabiting couple 240 17.9% Male householder, no spouse 274 20.4% Female householder, no spouse 456 33.9% Households with children under 18 190 14.1% Households with seniors (65+) 341 25.4% Average household size 2.21
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 52.6% 39.7% Married 32.0% 30.5% Separated 1.7% 3.4% Widowed 0.0% 12.9% Divorced 13.7% 13.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 17.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 4.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 114 27.8% High school 179 43.7% College / grad school 98 23.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.9%
Professional & management
14.1%
Public administration
10.2%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.9% Service 12.7% Sales & office 13.5% Natural resources & construction 9.8% Production & transportation 25.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.2% Government 13.1% Self-employed 4.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.5% Carpool 3.6% Public transit 6.1% Walk 7.1% Work from home 11.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
62.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.6% Retirement income 27.7% Supplemental Security 9.4% Cash public assistance 5.1% Food stamps / SNAP 24.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.8% High blood pressure 27.1% High cholesterol 30.8% Diabetes 8.1% Heart disease 5.7% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 22.8% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.9% Binge drinking 19.6% No physical activity 21.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 11.6% Poor mental health 14.9% Poor physical health 9.2% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 63.8% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 163 6.7%
Disability % Any disability 17.6% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 15.7% 65 and over 42.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.6% Public insurance 51.1% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,722 91.7% Spanish 10 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 10 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,873 96.8% Born in same state 2,861 96.4% Born in different state 2,559 86.2% Foreign born 12 0.4% Naturalized citizen 95 3.2% Not a US citizen 78 82.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 842 28.4% French 219 7.4% German 68 2.3%
Ancestry Count % English 56 1.9% Arab 33 1.1% Irish 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.3% Internet access 86.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12183
What city is ZIP code 12183 in?
ZIP code 12183 is primarily assigned to Troy, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12183 in?
ZIP code 12183 falls within Albany County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12183 mostly rentals?
73% of occupied units in ZIP code 12183 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12183?
26% of residents in ZIP code 12183 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 12183 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 12183 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12183?
The median home value in ZIP code 12183 is $151,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 12183 in?
ZIP code 12183 observes the EST timezone.
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