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Population and households in ZIP 12018
Household size in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, ZIP 12018 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Albany area overall, where it has 2.33 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.56, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.5 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 12018 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in ZIP 12018, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 12018
Renters in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.6% of households in ZIP 12018 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 35.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 12018 as nationally: 9.9%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 12018 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1972, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $788 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $869 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,036 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,152 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$364 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 12018 runs $1,152 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $364 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 12018
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.7% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 12018 than nationally: 42.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 12018: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 12018 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 12018
| Period | ZIP 12018 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 12018 has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 47 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 12018 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 12018 | 2.62 | 45.6 | 6.9% | 14.6% | 9.9% | 1972 | $1,152 | 42.7% | 95.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 12153 | 2.05 | 54.1 | 6.3% | 15.9% | 17.3% | 1985 | $1,028 | 34.8% | 95.3% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 12196 | 2.73 | 44.6 | 9.3% | 12.6% | 7.6% | 1973 | $906 | 41.5% | 90.7% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 12140 | 2.55 | 43.8 | 15.7% | 17.4% | 2.0% | 1968 | $1,134 | 49.9% | 97.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 12198 | 2.52 | 47.0 | 11.7% | 14.9% | 8.3% | 1976 | $1,193 | 44.5% | 98.0% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 12063 | 2.26 | 44.0 | 7.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1971 | $1,900 | 41.7% | 97.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 12169 | 2.26 | 49.6 | 3.7% | 19.2% | 5.9% | 1982 | $1,329 | 29.2% | 91.2% | 18.5% |
| ZIP 12061 | 2.36 | 44.3 | 4.5% | 29.8% | 4.5% | 1983 | $1,633 | 51.6% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 12062 | 2.40 | 45.5 | 6.2% | 16.8% | 10.8% | 1978 | $1,489 | 27.2% | 90.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 12123 | 2.34 | 44.7 | 8.5% | 16.1% | 10.9% | 1966 | $1,531 | 33.3% | 91.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 12040 | 2.46 | 45.0 | 7.1% | 19.5% | 30.2% | 1966 | $1,363 | 26.1% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 12018. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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