ZIP Code 12203 Demographics & Data

About Albany, NY (ZIP Code 12203)

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 12203

The 12203 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Albany, NY (Albany County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 30,010. The 12203 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.1 years, and 19.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $61,519, with an estimated 4% of the population living below the poverty line. Approximately 51.5% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $37,746.

Population in 12203

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12203 is 30,010.

Albany, NY

The 12203 ZIP Code is associated with Albany, NY in Albany County.

Area Codes associated with 12203

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12203 include 518.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12203

Sunrise: 6:57 am
Sunset: 4:26 pm
Sunrise in 12203 6:57 am
Sunrise in 12203 4:26 pm

Weather forecast for 12203

Tonight's forecast for 12203: A chance of rain showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 12203

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 12203 Good

Internet in 12203

In ZIP Code 12203, about 91.2% of households have a computer, while 82.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12203

In ZIP Code 12203, males make up an estimated 47.7% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 52.3%.

Health Insurance in 12203

Approximately 5.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12203 (Albany, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12203

In ZIP Code 12203, 94.4% of the population graduated high school, while 51.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.3% in this Albany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12203

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.3%
Some college, no degree 13.3%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 25.3%
Graduate or professional degree 26.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12203. 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 12203

Residents of ZIP Code 12203 are younger than average. The median age of 34.1 years in ZIP Code 12203 is approximately 10.5% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 12203 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 12203 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12203. 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 12203

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.6%
5 to 9 years 3.1%
10 to 14 years 2.9%
15 to 19 years 8.6%
20 to 24 years 18.2%
25 to 34 years 14.5%
35 to 44 years 9.7%
45 to 54 years 10.7%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 6.0%
65 to 74 years 8.3%
75 to 84 years 4.6%
85 years and over 3.5%

Income in ZIP Code 12203

The median household income in ZIP Code 12203 is $61,519, while the region's mean household income is $82,818. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,746. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12203 of $37,746 is approximately 4.02% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 4.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 54.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.4% of the population in 12203 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 5.3% of 12203 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 12203. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 12203

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.4%
$200,000 or more per year 5.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12203

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12203, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 5.7% of 12203 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12203 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.6%), followed by Black or African American (11.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12203

Industry Percent
White 81.6%
Black or African American 11.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 8.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 2.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12203

In ZIP Code 12203, 85.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Albany County region.

Language Spoken in 12203

Language Spoken Percent
English only 85.1%
Spanish 2.8%
Other Indo-European languages 6.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.8%
Other languages 1.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 12203. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 12203

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12203, an estimated 26.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Albany County region.

Age of Housing in 12203

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 6.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 10.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 26.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 12203. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 12203 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12203. 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 12203

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12203 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12203 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12203 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12203

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12203. 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 12203. 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 12203

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12203 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12203 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.67 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.35% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.14% 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 12203. This visualizes electricity rates in 12203 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12203

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12203 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 12203

Month ZIP Code 12203 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.43 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.55 3 6.31
Mar 4.79 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.31 5.13 7.3
May 5.33 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.79 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.85 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.72 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.12 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.95 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.31 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.89 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 12203. This visualizes solar power levels in 12203 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12203

In 12203, 64.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.9 minutes. Approximately 31.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12203 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.2% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 12203 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 12203. 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 12203

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 3.6%
Manufacturing 3.9%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.7%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 31.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 14.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 12203 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12203, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 12203 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Albany 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 12203. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 12203

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 109
Credit reporting or credit repair services 89
Debt collection 16
Student loan 13
Credit card or prepaid card 10
Other 22
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 12203

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 86
Improper use of your report 70
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 32
Attempts to collect debt not owed 11
Dealing with your lender or servicer 11
Other 49
* 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 12203. 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.