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12159

New York · 8,163 residents · 15.1 sq mi
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With 8,163 people, ZIP 12159 is a ZIP code in Albany County. The median age is 53.3, about 14 years above the US median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 66% of adults have a four-year degree. That is roughly 50% ahead of the Albany County median. Median household income runs $128,306, well clear of the $82,259 US median. 75% of homes are owner-occupied. Among the 35 ZIP codes in Albany County, 12159 ranks 4th by median household income.

$128,306
US average: $82,259
$80,611
US average: $44,673
$449,900
US average: $376,019
65.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
15.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.6%
Age 65+
27.7%
46.0%
54.0%
2.19 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(6,607)
Black2.9%(238)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(425)
Asian9.5%(774)
Other1.5%(119)
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Albany County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 35HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
12007$200,078
12009$120,101
12023$112,885
12041$122,143
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 12159?

ZIP code 12159 has about 8,163 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12159?

The typical household in ZIP code 12159 earns about $128,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 12159 expensive?

In ZIP code 12159, the median home is worth about $449,900, and the typical rent is about $1,729 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 12159?

About 65.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 12159 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12159?

About 4.7% of people in ZIP code 12159 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024