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Population and households in ZIP 12090
Household size in ZIP 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 12090 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Albany area overall, where it has 2.33 people. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 12090 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest 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 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 12090 as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Albany area as a whole (9.8%).
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 12090
Renters in ZIP 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 12090 own their homes; 26.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has edged down 1.3 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 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% of the housing in ZIP 12090, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, even as 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 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 12090 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, 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 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $777 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $753 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $900 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $853 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$76 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 12090 costs $853 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $76 a month from 2006–10, a 10% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.6% 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 east; the highest are in the center.
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 12090
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 12090 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 12090: 95.4% 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 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 12090
| Period | ZIP 12090 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 12090 has been low: just 2.0% 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 28 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 12090 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 12090 | 2.55 | 42.7 | 12.1% | 26.7% | 14.3% | 1965 | $853 | 23.5% | 95.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 12089 | 2.48 | 39.0 | 15.0% | 22.0% | 3.2% | 1974 | $1,055 | 32.3% | 99.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 12057 | 2.53 | 48.5 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 10.4% | 1976 | $1,180 | 22.6% | 95.0% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 12028 | 2.85 | 37.8 | 8.8% | 13.9% | 9.0% | 1976 | $1,047 | 28.6% | 93.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 05257 | 2.74 | 50.1 | 7.8% | 28.0% | 18.8% | 1959 | $1,450 | 41.5% | 96.4% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 12094 | 2.92 | 36.4 | 12.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 1986 | $1,134 | 29.8% | 90.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 05260 | 2.44 | 54.8 | 4.1% | 2.3% | 13.9% | 1960 | $944 | 36.4% | 96.8% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 05201 | 2.24 | 45.7 | 11.8% | 40.3% | 10.5% | 1963 | $1,238 | 34.8% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 12185 | 2.64 | 41.3 | 8.6% | 16.5% | 6.2% | 1963 | $1,052 | 32.7% | 95.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 05262 | 2.86 | 48.8 | 5.0% | 18.1% | 21.3% | 1979 | $1,072 | 40.3% | 92.4% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 12138 | 2.34 | 49.2 | 6.4% | 10.4% | 20.6% | 1975 | $1,138 | 24.3% | 93.0% | 2.5% |
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 12090. 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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