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Albany city, NY

ZIP 12202 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12202

12202 has a population of 9,500 with a median age of 35.0 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
29.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Black
43.3%+249% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.2%-8% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.7%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
11.2%-32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.9%+79% vs US avg
x
High school
22.4%-14% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.6%-3% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
22.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Never married
58.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.6%
x
Diversity Index
69/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
25.9%+125% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.4%+335% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.9%+96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.5%+1513% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 12202

Poverty Rate
25.9%+125% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
60.4%+335% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.9%+96% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.5%+38% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.8%-2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.9%+138% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
93.5%+1513% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,500
Median age35.0
Poverty rate25.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White29.9%
Hispanic15.2%
Black43.3%
Asian6.8%
Foreign-born60.4%