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Household size in ZIP 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 12020 has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Albany area as a whole, where it has 2.33 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.46, in line with the national trend.
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 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 12020 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
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 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 12020 than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. The Albany area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 12020
Renters in ZIP 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 12020 own their homes; 26.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (35.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 12020 as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
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 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 12020 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center. Only 25 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $854 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,113 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,269 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,553 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$699 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 12020 costs $1,553 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Albany area ($1,360). Rent has climbed $699 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 12020
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.7% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 12020 than nationally: 43.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.1 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 12020: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 12020
| Period | ZIP 12020 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 12020 has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 12020 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 12020 | 2.42 | 42.1 | 9.4% | 26.5% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,553 | 43.7% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 12863 | 2.57 | 37.5 | 16.8% | 8.0% | 13.7% | 1989 | $1,109 | 13.9% | 83.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 12019 | 2.42 | 49.0 | 6.3% | 18.5% | 4.3% | 1983 | $1,485 | 52.7% | 97.4% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 12151 | 2.16 | 48.9 | 6.7% | 19.9% | 7.1% | 1966 | $1,725 | 52.9% | 94.1% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 12866 | 2.18 | 45.7 | 6.4% | 37.6% | 10.3% | 1982 | $1,709 | 55.8% | 95.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 12027 | 2.60 | 40.5 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 6.3% | 1964 | $1,564 | 57.4% | 98.8% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 12850 | 2.46 | 46.2 | 10.2% | 9.4% | 15.8% | 1988 | $1,240 | 37.5% | 94.4% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 12833 | 2.62 | 41.4 | 12.7% | 15.7% | 9.4% | 1990 | $1,294 | 38.5% | 94.1% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 12118 | 2.29 | 43.6 | 5.9% | 35.7% | 5.7% | 1987 | $1,335 | 38.0% | 91.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 12170 | 2.50 | 39.8 | 16.7% | 21.1% | 8.6% | 1984 | $1,475 | 27.5% | 95.7% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 12074 | 2.44 | 48.8 | 8.9% | 8.3% | 16.5% | 1983 | $1,627 | 34.5% | 92.3% | 1.6% |
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 12020. 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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