12207 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12207, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12207 is a zip code in Albany County, New York, which covers Albany, with a total population of 2,157 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 12207 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12207.

The estimated population of people living in 12207 is 2,157, with a median age of 33.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12207 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,157
 -4.73% +31.36%
2020
2,264
+2.82%
-
2019
2,202
+30.45%
-
2018
1,688
+2.8%
-
2017
1,642
 - -

Population of 12207 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12207 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
44.8%
30.3%
 +47.85%
Black/African American
45.1%
45.2%
 -0.22%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.3%
8.2%
 -23.17%
Asian
0.9%
7.5%
 -88.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
8.8%
 -67.05%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12207 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 12207 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12207 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12207 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.7 +3.69% 37 -16.1% 32.3 +15.77%
2020 32.5 -6.61% 44.1 -1.12% 27.9 -4.45%
2019 34.8 -28.98% 44.6 -14.56% 29.2 -9.03%
2018 49 -5.95% 52.2 -0.38% 32.1 -24.11%
2017 52.1 - 52.4 - 42.3 -

The median age of the 12207 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 12207 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 60 +115.77% 131 +23.22% 150 151
10 to 19 15 46.67% 23 -38.28% 3 1
20 to 29 78 +184.01% 114 +133.55% 289 262
30 to 39 142 +20.54% 84 +113.64% 170 205
40 to 49 135 -10.34% 14 +186.09% 120 21
50 to 59 294 -58.93% 125 -71.54% 148 48
60 to 69 128 +44.59% 105 +70.55% 189 176
70+ 78 +131.89% 116 4.96% 111 113

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12207 zip code is $22,670.00.

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 12207.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,007.00
  • 45 to 64
    $11,294.00
  • 65 and over
    $16,448.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12207 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 12207, 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 12207 is currently $55,116.00.

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.

4.41% of households in 12207 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 12207 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    51.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12207 is $32,389.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12207 by the total population of 12207.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12207 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12207 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
    28.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12207 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12207 zip over the age of 16 is 1,852.

Of those people, a total of 56.00% 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 12207 is 52.10%.

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 12207 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 235 91.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 316 94.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 264 79.50% 8.10%
35 to 44 years 180 71.70% 27.10%
45 to 54 years 144 29.90% 18.60%
55 to 59 years 124 29.00% 33.30%
60 to 64 years 235 18.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 255 17.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 99 16.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12207. 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 965 60.30% 3.60%
Black or African American 726 46.10% 5.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 20 45.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 81 63.00% 7.80%
Two or more races 60 100.00% 50.00%
Hispanic or Latino 132 56.80% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 936 62.00% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12207 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 12207 is 965, with median earnings of $59,375.00.

Women in 12207 are earning approximately 60.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 965 $59,375.00
Male 495 $70,057.00
Female 470 $42,054.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12207 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 102 $95,781.00
Business and Financial 95 $89,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 65 $55,592.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 49 $88,021.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 65 $104,650.00
Educational and Library 35 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $91,964.00
Healthcare Practitioners 157 $5,114.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 100 $26,598.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 53 $96,090.00
Office and Administrative Support 69 $62,891.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12207 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 12207.

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 58 $59,500.00 44 $96,250.00
Business and Financial 51 $97,321.00 44 $77,200.00
Computer and Mathematical 65 $55,592.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 47 $0.00 18 $97,000.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 24 $90,714.00
Healthcare Practitioners 22 $0.00 135 $4,663.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 78 $26,148.00 22 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 47 $0.00 6 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 16 $0.00 53 $36,607.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 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 1,225 households in 12207, with an average household size of 1.53 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 200 families living in the 12207 zip code with an average family size of 2.7 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 12207:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 91 5 104 1,025
Average Household Size 2.41 2.4 2.97 1.31
Total Families 91 5 104 0
Average Household Size 2.41 2.4 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 200 families living in 12207, 41.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12207:

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 1,418 housing units in 12207.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,225 86.39%
Vacant 193 13.61%

80.82% of the total 1,418 housing units in 12207 are rental units. This is approximately 1,146 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 72 are occupied by the owner - or 5.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12207 is $594.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12207 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
    7
  • Less than $500
    401
  • $500 to $999
    289
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    172
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    199
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    78
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    7
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12207 is $182,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12207 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    5
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    13
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    31
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12207. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12207 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    456
  • 1940 to 1949
    31
  • 1950 to 1959
    38
  • 1960 to 1969
    102
  • 1970 to 1979
    437
  • 1980 to 1989
    189
  • 1990 to 1999
    52
  • 2000 to 2009
    0
  • 2010 to 2013
    113
  • 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 12207 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    536
  • 1 vehicle available
    526
  • 2 vehicles available
    159
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12207 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12207 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12207.

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
    80
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    183
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    109
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    190
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    114
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    77
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    41
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    61
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 12207 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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