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ZIP Code 12205
Colonie, NY, Albany County
Population
25,838
Land area
15.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,681
City
Colonie
ZIP 12205 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 12205 at a glance
- ZIP 12205 (Colonie) is about 4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $91,020, 6% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,600 (35% below New York) and median rent is $1,446 a month.
Local data for ZIP 12205
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 12205, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,020
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$276,600
Prices +5.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,446/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.0%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
18.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,735
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
34,199
$1.84B annual payroll
PPP loans
$198M
1,426 loans
Campaign donations
$150K
35% D, 23% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 12205, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 12205, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 12205
ZIP codes near 12205
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 12222Albany | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| 12203Westmere | 2.9 mi | 10.4 |
| 12226Albany | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| 12110Latham | 3.7 mi | 14.3 |
| 12084Westmere | 3.7 mi | 3.8 |
| 12211Loudonville | 4.1 mi | 8.1 |
| 12206Albany | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| 12208Albany | 4.9 mi | 4.4 |
| 12304Schenectady | 5.1 mi | 6.7 |
| 12303Rotterdam | 5.2 mi | 15.6 |
| 12309Niskayuna | 5.4 mi | 17.6 |
| 12210Albany | 5.6 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 12205?
- ZIP code 12205 is in Colonie, NY (Albany County).
- What county is ZIP code 12205 in?
- ZIP code 12205 is mostly in Albany County, New York.
- How many people live in ZIP code 12205?
- About 25,838 people live in the 12205 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.