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Albany city, NY

ZIP 12206 — 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 12206

12206 has a population of 14,592 with a median age of 32.4 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
28.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Black
42.3%+241% vs US avg
x
Asian
10.4%+76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.4%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.8%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
10.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.7%+41% vs US avg
x
High school
31.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.1%-23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.5%-43% vs US avg
x
Never married
57.2%+69% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
70/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
37.8%+228% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.2%+268% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.6%+69% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.8%+293% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.9%+743% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianJamaican

Health & Community Indicators in 12206

Poverty Rate
37.8%+228% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.2%+268% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
31.8%+293% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.6%+69% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
35.9%+207% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
48.9%+743% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,592
Median age32.4
Poverty rate37.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White28.9%
Hispanic14.7%
Black42.3%
Asian10.4%
Foreign-born51.2%