Zip code 12147: Rensselaerville, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12147?

12147 is assigned to Rensselaerville, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12147 in?

12147 is in Albany County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12147?

About 466 people live in 12147, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 12147?

The median household income in 12147 is $85,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 12147?

The closest zip codes to 12147 are 12120, 12023, 12193, 12460, 12469.

Residential delivery areaAlbany CountyEastern Time

Population

466

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$86K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$243K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

19 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 12147

12147 is a rural zip code in Rensselaerville, New York (Albany County), covering 19 sq mi of land. About 466 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 56.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $85,875 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $243,100, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 46.6 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales, management and healthcare. 33% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 12147 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 466 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate98%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%80th of 1,673 in NY
Average commute46.6 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min37th of 1,618 in NY
Unemployment rate16.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%35th of 1,685 in NY
Residents 65 and older40.8%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%73rd of 1,693 in NY
Self-employed workers33.2%
99th
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%37th of 1,685 in NY
Median age56.3
98th
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.8140th of 1,693 in NY
Housing vacancy31.9%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%280th of 1,675 in NY
Healthcare workers13.4%
90th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%367th of 1,685 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher56.2%
86th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%241st of 1,691 in NY
Work from home20.3%
78th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%294th of 1,685 in NY
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%416th of 1,693 in NY
Per capita income$53,512
77th
U.S. $44,673 · NY $50,712451st of 1,690 in NY
Foreign-born residents14.2%
63rd
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%416th of 1,693 in NY
Government workers15.3%
61st
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,121st of 1,685 in NY
Median earnings per worker$50,781
58th
U.S. $49,666 · NY $55,321859th of 1,676 in NY
Median household income$85,875
57th
U.S. $80,734 · NY $85,974722nd of 1,602 in NY
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%818th of 1,685 in NY
Median home value$243,100
31st
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,800826th of 1,614 in NY
Broadband access88.2%
24th
U.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,140th of 1,673 in NY
Diversity index13.5
6th
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.51,243rd of 1,693 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.357
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.5171,432nd of 1,669 in NY
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi1,551st of 1,693 in NY
Uninsured rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,386th of 1,689 in NY
Population466
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,3661,471st of 1,693 in NY
Poverty rate1.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1,590th of 1,679 in NY
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%1,491st of 1,579 in NY
Residents under 187.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%1,561st of 1,693 in NY

Measure	12147	Albany	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Homeownership rateStrength	98%	56.6%	54.3%	65.2%	99th	80th of 1,673
Average commuteWeakness	46.6 min	21.4 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	99th	37th of 1,618
Unemployment rateWeakness	16.9%	5%	6.4%	5.2%	99th	35th of 1,685
Residents 65 and older	40.8%	18.2%	17.9%	17.2%	99th	73rd of 1,693
Self-employed workers	33.2%	7.2%	9.7%	10%	99th	37th of 1,685
Median age	56.3	38.4	39.8	38.9	98th	140th of 1,693
Housing vacancy	31.9%	8.8%	10%	10.1%	98th	280th of 1,675
Healthcare workers	13.4%	11.4%	11.8%	9.7%	90th	367th of 1,685
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	56.2%	46.4%	40.2%	35.7%	86th	241st of 1,691
Work from home	20.3%	15.2%	14.9%	15.1%	78th	294th of 1,685
Veterans	8.1%	4.8%	3.7%	6.2%	78th	416th of 1,693
Per capita income	$53,512	$48,210	$50,712	$44,673	77th	451st of 1,690
Foreign-born residents	14.2%	12%	22.8%	14.1%	63rd	416th of 1,693
Government workers	15.3%	25.1%	16.4%	14.5%	61st	1,121st of 1,685
Median earnings per worker	$50,781	$55,983	$55,321	$49,666	58th	859th of 1,676
Median household income	$85,875	$85,333	$85,974	$80,734	57th	722nd of 1,602
Tech workers	2%	5.3%	3.5%	3.8%	33rd	818th of 1,685
Median home value	$243,100	$294,600	$423,800	$332,700	31st	826th of 1,614
Broadband access	88.2%	90.5%	90.8%	91%	24th	1,140th of 1,673
Diversity index	13.5	51.1	65.5	61.4	6th	1,243rd of 1,693
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.357	0.456	0.517	0.483	4th	1,432nd of 1,669
Population density	24/sq mi	606/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	1,551st of 1,693
Uninsured rateStrength	1.3%	3.2%	5.1%	8.4%	2nd	1,386th of 1,689
Population	466	317,018	19,852,366	334,922,499	1st	1,471st of 1,693
Poverty rateStrength	1.1%	13%	14%	12.5%	1st	1,590th of 1,679
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	46.8%	52.1%	51.1%	1st	1,491st of 1,579
Residents under 18	7.5%	18%	20.5%	22%	1st	1,561st of 1,693

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

18%

35–44

10%

45–54

11%

55–64

26%

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

56.3

Under 18

7.5%

65 and over

40.8%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

13.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

14.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 245
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 51.8%
Married couples: 47.8%
Living alone: 41.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

30%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

12147

$85,875

Albany Co.

$85,333

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$53,512

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

1.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.357

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12147

$243,100

Albany Co.

$294,600

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12147

—

Albany Co.

$1,313

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 360
Owner-occupied: 98%
Vacant: 31.9%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

10%

20–29

19%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

37%

Average commute

46.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

16.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

25%

Management

17%

Healthcare

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Education

11%

Office and admin

Food service

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

14%

Finance, insurance and real estate

13%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Professional and technical services

11%

Manufacturing

11%

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$50,781

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

33.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12147	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,250	$74,888
Service	$27,083	$26,804
Sales and office	$81,071	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,859	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

13%

Some college

10%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

31%

Graduate

25%

High school graduate or higher: 94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 25.2%
Households with broadband: 88.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 29.8%
No internet access: 11.8%
Without health insurance: 1.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rensselaerville
State: New York
County: Albany County
Center point: 42.5186° N, 74.1588° W
Land area: 19 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 12147

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12120	Medusa, NY	3.9 mi	600	$78,917	$309,500
12023	Berne, NY	5.7 mi	1,791	$112,885	$302,300
12193	Westerlo, NY	5.9 mi	1,746	$108,438	$308,100
12460	Oak Hill, NY	6.2 mi	152	$109,750	$342,500
12469	Preston Hollow, NY	6.6 mi	798	$99,722	$229,400
12059	East Berne, NY	8.6 mi	1,530	$106,506	$340,400
12122	Middleburgh, NY	8.7 mi	3,596	$55,875	$174,300
12422	Durham, NY	9.2 mi	399	$91,667	$316,200
12041	Clarksville, NY	9.3 mi	468	$122,143	$250,400
12083	Greenville, NY	9.4 mi	3,844	$83,537	$308,500
12423	East Durham, NY	9.9 mi	970	$75,511	$232,100
12107	Knox, NY · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 12147

What city is zip code 12147?

12147 is assigned to Rensselaerville, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12147 in?

12147 is in Albany County, New York.

What is the population of 12147?

About 466 people live in 12147, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12147 in?

12147 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 12147?

The median household income in 12147 is $85,875.

What zip codes are near 12147?

The closest zip codes to 12147 are 12120, 12023, 12193, 12460, 12469.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12147, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.