12206 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to ALBANY, NY 12206

12206 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Albany, New York. Median household income here ($23,891) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $118,700) are fairly typical for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area.

The average family income here is $36,090/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 12206 is $26,627.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 12206 earn an average of $25,641/year. Women earn only $19,627/year.

6,477 people in 12206 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 12206? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 20.2 minutes.

The median age here is 31. There are 8,103 men and 8,292 women. The median age for men is 30 while for women the median age is 31.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,434 people (out of the 16,395 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,615 homes, and 792 businesses every day. 489 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

12206 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 243 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 16,395
  • White Population: 6,291
  • Black Population: 8,803
  • Hispanic Population: 1,832
  • Asian Population: 896
  • Hawaiian Population: 32
  • Indian Population: 294
  • Male Population: 8,103
  • Female Population: 8,292
  • Median Age: 31
  • Median Age of Males: 30
  • Median Age of Females: 31
  • 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: 244 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 518
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,381
  • Drive alone: 3,548
  • Carpool: 856
  • Public transit: 1,457
  • Ride bikes or walk: 489

  • Average commute time: 20.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 136
  •    5 - 9: 726
  •    10 - 14: 1,360
  •    15 - 19: 1,314
  •    20 - 24: 1,014
  •    25 - 29: 291
  •    30 - 34: 816
  •    35 - 39: 130
  •    40 - 44: 102
  •    45 - 59: 255
  •    60 - 89: 153
  •    90 plus: 84
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $118,700
  • Average Annual Household Income: $24,950
  • Businesses: 554
  • Employees: 8,912
  • Annual Payroll: $375,050,000
  • Average Family Income: $36,090
  • Median Family Income: $23,891
  • Average Income for Men: $25,641
  • Average Income for Women: $19,627
  • Other Stuff

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

Schools in 12206 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Brighter Choice School For Girls
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Montessori Magnet School
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6675
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
667 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 427-2320
Sheridan Preparatory Academy
400 Sheridan Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 427-2340
Middle Schools
Achievement Academy Charter School
1 Dudley Hghts
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 533-1601
Albany Preparatory Charter School
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5005

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 12206 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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