ZIP Code 12144 Demographics & Data

About Rensselaer, NY (ZIP Code 12144)

New York

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 12144

The 12144 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Rensselaer, NY (Rensselaer County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 20,205. Approximately 36.0% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $39,083. The median age in the 12144 ZIP Code is 40.6 years, with 21.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $72,006, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 12144

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12144 is 20,205.

Rensselaer, NY

The 12144 ZIP Code is associated with Rensselaer, NY in Rensselaer County.

Area Codes associated with 12144

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12144 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 12144.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12144

Sunrise: 6:45 am
Sunset: 4:32 pm
Sunrise in 12144 6:45 am
Sunrise in 12144 4:32 pm

Weather forecast for 12144

This Afternoon's forecast for 12144: Sunny. High near 40, with temperatures falling to around 33 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 12144

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 12144 Fair

Internet in 12144

In ZIP Code 12144, about 90.2% of households have a computer, while 85.9% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12144

In ZIP Code 12144, females make up an estimated 50.1% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 49.9%.

Health Insurance in 12144

Approximately 5.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12144 (Rensselaer, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12144

In ZIP Code 12144, 92.2% of the population graduated high school, while 36.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.8% in this Rensselaer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12144

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.8%
Some college, no degree 13.7%
Associate's degree 13.7%
Bachelor's degree 21.4%
Graduate or professional degree 14.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 12144

Residents of ZIP Code 12144 are older than average. The median age of 40.6 years in ZIP Code 12144 is approximately 6.56% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 12144 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 12144 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 12144

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.3%
5 to 9 years 4.4%
10 to 14 years 6.1%
15 to 19 years 4.2%
20 to 24 years 6.3%
25 to 34 years 15.8%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 14.0%
55 to 59 years 6.7%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 10.9%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 2.4%

Income in ZIP Code 12144

The median household income in ZIP Code 12144 is $72,006, while the region's mean household income is $83,925. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,083. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12144 of $39,083 is approximately 0.62% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 5.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 38.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 12144 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.3% of 12144 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

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Total Income in 12144

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 8.7%
$200,000 or more per year 3.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12144

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12144, 94.6% is one race, while 5.4% are two or more races. Approximately 4.9% of 12144 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12144 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.8%), followed by Black or African American (8.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12144

Industry Percent
White 90.8%
Black or African American 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 0.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12144

In ZIP Code 12144, 92.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% 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 in 12144

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.4%
Spanish 2.1%
Other Indo-European languages 1.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.1%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 12144

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12144, an estimated 29.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.4% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Rensselaer County region.

Age of Housing in 12144

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 29.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

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Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 12144 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 12144

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12144 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12144 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12144 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12144

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 12144

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12144 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12144 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.05% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes electricity rates in 12144 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12144

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12144 11.74¢/kWh 5.99¢/kWh 4.79¢/kWh
New York 25.21¢/kWh 20.08¢/kWh 9.88¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12144

Month ZIP Code 12144 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.35 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.26 3 6.31
Mar 5.05 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.29 5.13 7.3
May 5.3 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.56 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.87 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.54 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.18 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.99 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.25 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.63 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes solar power levels in 12144 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12144

In 12144, 68.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.4 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12144 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.4% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 12144 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 12144

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 6.5%
Manufacturing 6.0%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.5%
Information 1.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.3%
Public administration 12.4%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12144 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12144, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 12144 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Rensselaer County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12144

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 30
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 25
Checking or savings account 8
Credit card or prepaid card 6
Debt collection 6
Other 21
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12144

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 35
Improper use of your report 14
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 5
Dealing with your lender or servicer 4
Managing an account 4
Other 34
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 12144. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.