12061 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12061, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12061 is a zip code in Rensselaer County, New York, which covers East Greenbush, Sand Lake, and Schodack, with a total population of 10,072 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 12061 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12061.

The estimated population of people living in 12061 is 10,072, with a median age of 40.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12061 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,072
+3.57%
+10.61%
2020
9,725
+0.71%
-
2019
9,656
+3.55%
-
2018
9,325
+2.41%
-
2017
9,106
 - -

Population of 12061 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12061 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.7%
92.5%
 -7.35%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.5%
 -6.67%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6%
0.9%
 +566.67%
Asian
5.3%
3.9%
 +35.90%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1%
 +50.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12061 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 12061 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12061 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12061 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.2 +0.5% 38.7 +1.04% 41.8 -1.18%
2020 40 -8.26% 38.3 -7.26% 42.3 -7.44%
2019 43.6 -0.91% 41.3 -1.43% 45.7 -1.72%
2018 44 -0.9% 41.9 -2.1% 46.5 +1.09%
2017 44.4 - 42.8 - 46 -

The median age of the 12061 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 12061 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 414 +83.84% 439 +15.52% 801 494
10 to 19 614 +13.54% 543 -14.28% 677 463
20 to 29 386 +21.29% 341 +45.33% 429 518
30 to 39 550 +33.75% 628 +34.39% 747 837
40 to 49 600 +15.48% 665 -8.26% 659 604
50 to 59 680 +35.98% 761 -12.73% 875 656
60 to 69 679 -13.73% 820 -21.89% 578 645
70+ 372 -10.54% 614 +21.89% 330 759

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12061 zip code is $108,490.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 12061.

  • Under 25
    $33,214.00
  • 25 to 44
    $118,520.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,873.00
  • 65 and over
    $75,221.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12061 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 12061, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 12061 is currently $133,756.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

17.28% of households in 12061 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 12061 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    3.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12061 is $55,098.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12061 by the total population of 12061.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12061 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12061 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    32.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12061 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12061 zip over the age of 16 is 7,970.

Of those people, a total of 67.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 12061 is 65.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 12061 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 333 35.40% 3.40%
20 to 24 years 386 81.10% 11.50%
25 to 29 years 561 87.30% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 732 93.90% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 1,485 90.60% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 1,204 89.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 957 79.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 617 62.20% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 1,099 17.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 596 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12061. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,041 66.00% 1.90%
Black or African American 116 87.10% 14.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 428 79.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 22 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 360 76.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 411 80.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,942 65.60% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12061 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 12061 is 5,232, with median earnings of $68,295.00.

Women in 12061 are earning approximately 93.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,232 $68,295.00
Male 2,800 $70,259.00
Female 2,432 $65,417.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12061 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 809 $95,721.00
Business and Financial 593 $90,361.00
Computer and Mathematical 202 $78,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 241 $92,379.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 133 $42,448.00
Community and Social Service 44 $67,609.00
Legal 116 $99,063.00
Educational and Library 389 $54,219.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 98 $63,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 483 $67,438.00
Healthcare Support 130 $28,200.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 78 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $20,170.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $30,313.00
Personal Care and Service 110 $11,471.00
Sales 577 $53,874.00
Office and Administrative Support 505 $60,497.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 68 $45,577.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $57,273.00
Production 109 $48,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 219 $51,862.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12061 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 12061.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 367 $115,625.00 442 $91,923.00
Business and Financial 299 $108,723.00 294 $79,148.00
Computer and Mathematical 180 $78,289.00 22 $78,654.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $92,339.00 37 $117,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $40,573.00 78 $74,457.00
Community and Social Service 39 $0.00 5 $0.00
Legal 44 $98,958.00 72 $102,639.00
Educational and Library 99 $50,550.00 290 $62,647.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $68,833.00 54 $30,526.00
Healthcare Practitioners 199 $250,001.00 284 $65,375.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 122 $27,800.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 61 $0.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 82 $20,227.00 33 $19,792.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 35 $40,268.00 31 $3,681.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $12,222.00 78 $10,625.00
Sales 359 $53,458.00 218 $83,594.00
Office and Administrative Support 238 $61,445.00 267 $48,162.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 62 $40,000.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $57,273.00 0 $0.00
Production 83 $49,375.00 26 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 170 $58,409.00 49 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,098 households in 12061, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,781 families living in the 12061 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 12061:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,308 175 298 1,317
Average Household Size 3.08 2.75 2.6 1.11
Total Families 2,308 175 298 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.13 2.6 0

Poverty

Of the 2,781 families living in 12061, 1.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12061:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,217 housing units in 12061.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,098 97.18%
Vacant 119 2.82%

21.48% of the total 4,217 housing units in 12061 are rental units. This is approximately 906 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,150 are occupied by the owner - or 74.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12061 is $1,437.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12061 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    42
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    34
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    482
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    257
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    45
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    65

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12061 is $272,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12061 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    70
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    132
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    516
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,274
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    937
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    190
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12061. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12061 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    407
  • 1940 to 1949
    88
  • 1950 to 1959
    327
  • 1960 to 1969
    699
  • 1970 to 1979
    604
  • 1980 to 1989
    460
  • 1990 to 1999
    521
  • 2000 to 2009
    838
  • 2010 to 2013
    273
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 12061 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    141
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,294
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,807
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    856

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12061 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12061 that commute to work in a particular way.

22 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12061.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    105
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    344
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    412
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,051
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,212
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    530
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    486
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    168
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    121
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    72
  • 90 or more minutes
    60

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12061 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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