12210 Zip Code Profile

12210 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Albany, New York. Median household income here ($25,761) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. At $215,900 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $43,056/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 12210 is $27,231.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 12210 earn an average of $28,825/year. Women earn only $21,402/year.

4,833 people in 12210 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 12210? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.8 minutes.

The median age here is 30. There are 5,138 men and 5,020 women. The median age for men is 32 while for women the median age is 29.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,366 people (out of the 10,158 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,992 homes, and 556 businesses every day. 1,373 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

12210 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Marseille, France!) and -74 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 104 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 10,158
• White Population: 4,571
• Black Population: 5,191
• Hispanic Population: 916
• Asian Population: 301
• Hawaiian Population: 25
• Indian Population: 127
• Male Population: 5,138
• Female Population: 5,020
• Median Age: 30
• Median Age of Males: 32
• Median Age of Females: 29

• Geography

• Region: Northeast
• Division: Middle Atlantic
• State: New York
• CSA Name: Albany-Schenectady-Amsterdam, NY
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Albany-Schenectady-Troy NY
• County: Albany
• City: Albany
• Longitude: -73.8
• Latitude: 42.7
• Elevation: 105 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 518

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 4,672
• Drive alone: 2,325
• Carpool: 432
• Public transit: 536
• Ride bikes or walk: 1,373


• Average commute time: 17.8 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 142
•    5 - 9: 589
•    10 - 14: 1,037
•    15 - 19: 1,216
•    20 - 24: 738
•    25 - 29: 167
•    30 - 34: 418
•    35 - 39: 62
•    40 - 44: 71
•    45 - 59: 112
•    60 - 89: 88
•    90 plus: 32

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $215,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $35,684
• Businesses: 380
• Employees: 3,532
• Annual Payroll: $157,556,000
• Average Family Income: $43,056
• Median Family Income: $25,761
• Average Income for Men: $28,825
• Average Income for Women: $21,402

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 21
• Congressional District Land Area: 1934.0
• Sr Senator: Charles E. Schumer (D)
• Jr Senator: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D)
• US House Representative: William L. Owens (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 001
• State FIPS Code: 36

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Primary Schools

Arbor Hill Elementary School

1 Arbor Drive

Albany, NY 12210

(518) 462-7166

New Covenant Charter School

50 North Lark Street

Albany, NY 12210

(518) 463-3912

Middle Schools

Kipp Tech Valley Charter School

1 Dudley Heights

Albany, NY 12210

(518) 694-9494

Philip Livingston Magnet Academy

315 Northern Boulevard

Albany, NY 12210

(518) 462-7154