12202 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12202, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12202 is a zip code in Albany County, New York, which covers Albany, with a total population of 8,716 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 12202 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12202.

The estimated population of people living in 12202 is 8,716, with a median age of 35.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12202 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,716
+12.42%
-6.40%
2020
7,753
 -7.06% -
2019
8,342
 -13.32% -
2018
9,624
+3.35%
-
2017
9,312
 - -

Population of 12202 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12202 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
27%
21%
 +28.57%
Black/African American
44%
60.5%
 -27.27%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
16%
12.9%
 +24.03%
Asian
6%
1.9%
 +215.79%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.8%
3.6%
 +88.89%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12202 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 12202 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12202 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12202 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.9 +1.13% 35.1 -2.5% 38.1 +9.17%
2020 35.5 +0.85% 36 +2.86% 34.9 -1.41%
2019 35.2 +7.65% 35 +8.36% 35.4 +7.27%
2018 32.7 -0.3% 32.3 +1.57% 33 -2.37%
2017 32.8 - 31.8 - 33.8 -

The median age of the 12202 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 12202 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 9 710 +9.3% 694 -68.87% 712 323
10 to 19 502 +37.89% 488 5.12% 626 479
20 to 29 869 -41.73% 836 -25.39% 526 605
30 to 39 620 +42.12% 754 +12.38% 913 845
40 to 49 467 -7.78% 767 -15.39% 389 643
50 to 59 575 -14.72% 502 18.64% 479 495
60 to 69 424 +41.99% 478 +6.37% 544 499
70+ 247 +8.64% 379 3.38% 268 370

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12202 zip code is $45,659.00.

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 12202.

  • Under 25
    $21,173.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,562.00
  • 45 to 64
    $38,385.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,590.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12202 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 12202, 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 12202 is currently $59,709.00.

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.

3.00% of households in 12202 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 12202 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12202 is $28,791.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12202 by the total population of 12202.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12202 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12202 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
    14.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.19%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12202 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12202 zip over the age of 16 is 6,962.

Of those people, a total of 68.20% 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 12202 is 62.20%.

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 12202 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 386 31.60% 54.10%
20 to 24 years 316 100.00% 14.90%
25 to 29 years 815 88.80% 1.80%
30 to 34 years 797 78.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,709 76.40% 7.50%
45 to 54 years 831 79.40% 23.80%
55 to 59 years 427 68.10% 9.60%
60 to 64 years 584 66.10% 2.30%
65 to 74 years 706 39.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 391 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12202. 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 2,255 70.80% 2.00%
Black or African American 3,281 65.00% 9.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 27 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 344 75.90% 10.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 166 94.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 889 65.20% 27.40%
Hispanic or Latino 986 71.80% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,156 69.90% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12202 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 12202 is 4,327, with median earnings of $35,013.00.

Women in 12202 are earning approximately 101.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,327 $35,013.00
Male 2,130 $34,733.00
Female 2,197 $35,352.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12202 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 108 $44,524.00
Business and Financial 469 $53,194.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $80,677.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $58,816.00
Community and Social Service 180 $51,643.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 294 $66,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 113 $31,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 240 $59,095.00
Healthcare Support 423 $21,969.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 78 $34,583.00
Law Enforcement 126 $105,812.00
Food Preparation and Serving 310 $25,139.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 259 $24,764.00
Personal Care and Service 124 $53,542.00
Sales 311 $16,382.00
Office and Administrative Support 618 $51,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 42 $28,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 158 $46,130.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $10,987.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12202 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 12202.

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 59 $51,507.00 49 $21,655.00
Business and Financial 214 $61,927.00 255 $36,614.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $0.00 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $58,158.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $0.00 137 $58,819.00
Legal 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 87 $67,292.00 207 $55,781.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $90,893.00 73 $6,599.00
Healthcare Practitioners 57 $0.00 183 $69,063.00
Healthcare Support 44 $0.00 379 $22,732.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $34,097.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 126 $105,812.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 299 $23,977.00 11 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 145 $28,603.00 114 $18,167.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 115 $53,229.00
Sales 168 $18,750.00 143 $11,438.00
Office and Administrative Support 221 $60,718.00 397 $50,870.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 42 $28,667.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 158 $46,130.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $10,987.00 0 $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 4,203 households in 12202, with an average household size of 2.01 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 1,753 families living in the 12202 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 12202:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 556 183 1,014 2,450
Average Household Size 2.92 3.52 3.15 1.22
Total Families 556 183 1,014 0
Average Household Size 2.78 2.98 3 0

Poverty

Of the 1,753 families living in 12202, 24.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12202:

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 5,183 housing units in 12202.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,203 81.09%
Vacant 980 18.91%

60.95% of the total 5,183 housing units in 12202 are rental units. This is approximately 3,159 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 974 are occupied by the owner - or 18.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12202 is $916.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12202 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
    70
  • Less than $500
    480
  • $500 to $999
    1,553
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    978
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    148
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12202 is $142,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12202 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    40
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    220
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    253
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    238
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    182
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    33
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12202. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12202 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,794
  • 1940 to 1949
    362
  • 1950 to 1959
    601
  • 1960 to 1969
    374
  • 1970 to 1979
    455
  • 1980 to 1989
    193
  • 1990 to 1999
    289
  • 2000 to 2009
    0
  • 2010 to 2013
    115
  • 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 12202 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,427
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,876
  • 2 vehicles available
    720
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    180

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12202 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12202 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12202.

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
    30
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    699
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    491
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    763
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    603
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    299
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    556
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    49
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    161
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    68
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    168
  • 90 or more minutes
    37

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12202 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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