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Household size in ZIP 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 12184 run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Albany area, where it has 2.33 people. Household size has edged down from 2.47 in 2006–10, as it has 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 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, ZIP 12184 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 45.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 12184 is older than the great majority of New York ZIP codes.
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 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 12184 (11.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Albany area overall (9.8%). The single-parent share is up 3.8 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 12184
Renters in ZIP 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 12184 is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 12184: 13.8% of homes are empty, 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. ZIP 12184 has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
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 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 12184 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across the Albany area.
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 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $719 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $880 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $938 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,052 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$333 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 12184 pays $1,052 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $333 a month from 2006–10, a 46% 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. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 12184
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 12184 than nationally: 42.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south 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 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 12184: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points, 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 12184
| Period | ZIP 12184 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 12184: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell. 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 12184 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 12184 | 2.44 | 46.7 | 11.3% | 22.1% | 13.8% | 1969 | $1,052 | 42.5% | 95.1% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 12130 | 3.23 | 32.4 | 33.0% | 10.7% | 18.9% | 1959 | $1,073 | 33.8% | 91.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 12106 | 2.09 | 52.5 | 6.9% | 16.8% | 12.1% | 1963 | $1,031 | 41.0% | 95.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 12132 | 2.26 | 57.5 | 5.2% | 2.6% | 16.6% | 1953 | $1,194 | 51.5% | 94.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 12115 | 2.26 | 57.5 | 5.2% | 2.6% | 16.6% | 1953 | $1,194 | 51.5% | 94.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 12156 | 2.36 | 45.5 | 10.8% | 18.2% | 9.2% | 1963 | $822 | 32.8% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 12136 | 2.03 | 58.1 | 5.7% | 10.0% | 17.8% | 1959 | $1,026 | 51.2% | 94.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 12174 | 2.29 | 51.7 | 14.7% | 23.4% | 6.6% | 1961 | $1,098 | 20.2% | 92.0% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 12173 | 2.42 | 47.0 | 14.4% | 22.4% | 7.8% | 1967 | $1,161 | 22.1% | 91.0% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 12124 | 1.61 | 62.1 | 2.9% | 0.0% | 15.7% | 1994 | $1,373 | 8.4% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 12037 | 2.13 | 52.6 | 11.7% | 23.6% | 12.5% | 1957 | $1,104 | 50.1% | 96.0% | 1.9% |
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 12184. 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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