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Population and households in ZIP 12143
Household size in ZIP 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 12143 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The Albany area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.51 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 12143 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. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, 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 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 12143: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 12143
Renters in ZIP 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.8% of households in ZIP 12143 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.1 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 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 12143: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 12143 leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Albany area. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $749 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $868 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $867 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,067 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$318 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 12143 costs $1,067 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $318 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 12143
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 12143 (27.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 12143 have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Albany area overall (93.0%).
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 12143
| Period | ZIP 12143 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 12143 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 12143 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 12143 | 2.37 | 45.6 | 8.4% | 23.8% | 12.3% | 1972 | $1,067 | 27.3% | 90.6% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 12045 | 1.81 | 63.9 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 50.7% | 1938 | $904 | 41.4% | 94.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 12124 | 1.61 | 62.1 | 2.9% | 0.0% | 15.7% | 1994 | $1,373 | 8.4% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 12046 | 2.42 | 48.7 | 9.8% | 8.3% | 11.7% | 1982 | $1,053 | 25.2% | 93.2% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 12156 | 2.36 | 45.5 | 10.8% | 18.2% | 9.2% | 1963 | $822 | 32.8% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 12087 | 2.50 | 50.9 | 4.4% | 6.0% | 18.8% | 1977 | $1,308 | 25.8% | 86.2% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 12161 | 1.36 | 70.0 | 1.9% | 28.4% | 1.3% | 1967 | $1,097 | 23.5% | 88.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 12192 | 2.81 | 47.5 | 6.3% | 15.5% | 16.6% | 1970 | $1,359 | 25.5% | 92.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 12007 | 2.41 | 48.6 | 12.2% | 8.4% | 10.7% | 1982 | $1,065 | 21.5% | 94.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 12158 | 2.16 | 50.9 | 4.0% | 30.8% | 7.5% | 1979 | $1,442 | 42.0% | 94.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 12042 | 2.39 | 52.4 | 4.8% | 8.5% | 19.1% | 1980 | $1,340 | 26.4% | 87.1% | 1.1% |
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 12143. 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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