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Menands, NY
Village in Albany County, New York. ZIP codes: 12204.
Population
4,505
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,471
ZIP codes
1
Menands and its ZIP codes
Menands at a glance
- Menands is about 3.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,583 a year, 6% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,300 (36% below New York) and median rent is $1,414 a month.
Local data for Menands, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menands, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,583
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$271,300
Median rent
$1,414/mo
Homeownership
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
42.5%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (766), Indian Americans (509), German Americans (434).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albany County. PPP loans are for Menands.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,818
235,826 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$13.8B
FY 2026, $43,901 per person
PPP loans
$54.8M
304 loans, 4,828 jobs reported
How people get to work
Menands, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menands, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
591
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menands, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Menands
1 in or overlapping Menands. Population shown
Cities near Menands
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 5 |
| Siena CollegeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WatervlietCity | 2.6 mi | 1.3 |
| AlbanyCity | 2.8 mi | 21.4 |
| RensselaerCity | 3.5 mi | 3.2 |
| RoesslevilleCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Green IslandVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WynantskillCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.4 |
| TroyCity | 4.7 mi | 10.4 |
| Hampton ManorCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3 |
| ColonieVillage | 5.6 mi | 3.2 |
| CohoesCity | 5.8 mi | 3.8 |
| East GreenbushCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.9 |
| WestmereCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 3.2 |
| West Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Menands, NY in?
- Menands is in Albany County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Menands, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Menands include 12204.
- What is the population of Menands, NY?
- About 4,505 people live in Menands, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Menands?
- Nearby places include Loudonville (1.9 mi), Siena College (2.3 mi), Watervliet (2.6 mi), Albany (2.8 mi), Rensselaer (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023