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Population and households in ZIP 12303
Household size in ZIP 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 12303 run a little small, averaging 2.52 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, 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 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in ZIP 12303 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has edged down from 41.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in ZIP 12303 than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 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 12303
Renters in ZIP 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 12303 own their homes; 26.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.4 points, 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 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 12303 than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.4 points, 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 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 12303 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest 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 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $823 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $837 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,014 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,125 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$302 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 12303 pays $1,125 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $302 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest 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 12303
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 12303 as nationally: 34.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Albany area (42.2%). The share with a degree has risen 9.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 12303 have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Albany area overall (93.0%). The share with a diploma is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 12303
| Period | ZIP 12303 | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 12303 is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 12303 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 12303 | 2.52 | 41.2 | 12.8% | 26.3% | 7.3% | 1960 | $1,125 | 34.8% | 88.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 12304 | 2.44 | 40.8 | 15.4% | 39.6% | 3.2% | 1956 | $1,161 | 24.1% | 89.0% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 12307 | 2.38 | 30.7 | 30.0% | 74.6% | 11.3% | 1956 | $995 | 12.0% | 70.7% | 25.4% |
| ZIP 12306 | 2.42 | 38.8 | 10.8% | 30.7% | 6.6% | 1961 | $1,261 | 29.3% | 94.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 12305 | 1.77 | 33.4 | 5.8% | 84.0% | 9.3% | 1947 | $1,156 | 38.7% | 87.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 12308 | 2.18 | 36.8 | 9.3% | 54.3% | 7.8% | 1952 | $1,237 | 37.6% | 83.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 12309 | 2.59 | 42.2 | 8.5% | 19.8% | 7.5% | 1969 | $1,770 | 61.3% | 96.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 12085 | 2.79 | 41.1 | 1.3% | 3.3% | 7.5% | 1980 | $1,016 | 53.3% | 93.7% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 12288 | 2.69 | 40.8 | 5.3% | 6.4% | 8.0% | 1966 | $843 | 40.5% | 90.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 12084 | 2.18 | 40.7 | 9.0% | 66.9% | 5.7% | 1980 | $1,535 | 60.2% | 97.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 12009 | 2.48 | 44.7 | 5.0% | 22.8% | 5.7% | 1972 | $1,251 | 52.9% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
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 12303. 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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