The 12138 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Petersburg, NY (Rensselaer County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 3,218. Approximately 25.9% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $31,984. The median age in the 12138 ZIP Code is 46.0 years, with 21.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $62,500, while about 12% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 12138, 88.5% of the population graduated high school, while 25.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.8% in this Rensselaer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12138 are older than average. The median age of 46.0 years in ZIP Code 12138 is approximately 20.73% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.5% of the population in 12138 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.6% of 12138 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12138 is $62,500, while the region's mean household income is $75,201. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,984. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12138 of $31,984 is approximately 18.67% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 12.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately30.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 12138 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.7% of 12138 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12138, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 3.6% of 12138 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12138 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by Black or African American (0.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.1% |
In ZIP Code 12138, 96.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rensselaer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12138, an estimated 22.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Rensselaer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 22.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12138 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12138 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12138 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12138 | 9.24¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 2.08¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.98¢/kWh | 20.52¢/kWh | 9.35¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12138 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.48 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.22 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.09 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.28 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.3 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.51 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.18 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.9 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.19 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.86 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12138, 62.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.9 minutes. Approximately 31.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12138 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.2% of 12138 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.4% |
| Construction | 9.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.8% |
| Retail trade | 9.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 4.9% |