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Roessleville, NY
Census-designated place in Albany County, New York. ZIP codes: 12205.
Population
10,968
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,724
ZIP codes
1
Roessleville and its ZIP codes
Roessleville at a glance
- Roessleville is about 6.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 180th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $96,058, 12% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,500 (38% below New York) and median rent is $1,416 a month.
Local data for Roessleville, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roessleville, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,058
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$264,500
Median rent
$1,416/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,277), Italian Americans (1,754), German Americans (1,511).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albany County. PPP loans are for Roessleville.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
How people get to work
Roessleville, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roessleville, 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
84° / 16°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roessleville, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Roessleville
1 in or overlapping Roessleville. Population shown
Cities near Roessleville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoudonvilleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 5 |
| ColonieVillage | 2.2 mi | 3.2 |
| AlbanyCity | 2.4 mi | 21.4 |
| Siena CollegeCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| WestmereCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.2 |
| MenandsVillage | 3.7 mi | 3.1 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 5.8 |
| RensselaerCity | 5 mi | 3.2 |
| WatervlietCity | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Green IslandVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Hampton ManorCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3 |
| CohoesCity | 7.3 mi | 3.8 |
| TroyCity | 7.4 mi | 10.4 |
| VoorheesvilleVillage | 7.5 mi | 2.1 |
| WynantskillCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.4 |
| East GreenbushCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roessleville, NY in?
- Roessleville is in Albany County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Roessleville, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Roessleville include 12205.
- What is the population of Roessleville, NY?
- About 10,968 people live in Roessleville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roessleville?
- Nearby places include Loudonville (2.1 mi), Colonie (2.2 mi), Albany (2.4 mi), Siena College (3.1 mi), Westmere (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023