ZIP Code 12226 in Albany, NY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Albany, New York
Names to Avoid:
Ny State Campus
County:Albany County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:43:24 PM
Population:20 [See All]
Area Codes:518 / 838
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.6801, -73.8111
Land Area:0.367 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 12226 has 20 residents and 0 households. The median age is 45.5 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 35.0% male and 65.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (45.0%, much lower than the state average of 55.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (20.0%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0%, which is lower than the state average (19.5%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (9.6%) and national averages (6.0%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:20Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:54.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------20--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.5

Male Median Age: 19.5

Female Median Age: 71.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male200200010000000200
Female002011100010007000
Total202211110010007200
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:939.13%
Black:417.39%
Hispanic:*313.04%
Asian:417.39%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:313.04%
Total:23100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:735.00%19.5 years
Females:1365.00%71.1 years
Total:20100%45.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 12226 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $381,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:3Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$89,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$381,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:13Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 12226 is located in Albany County, New York, within the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10580) and New York's 20th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 870,716 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 12226. It covers 0.367 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:10580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:870,716Source: Census
MSA:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.367 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:20Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1231.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3601000Source: Census
Place Name:Albany city; New YorkSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


12227 | | 12225

Schools in ZIP Code 12226


We could not locate which school district 12226 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Nys Dept Of Corrections Placement State Campus Bldg 2
Albany, NY 12226
All Saints Catholic Academy 10 Rosemont St
Albany, NY 12203
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Anne Institute 160 N Main Ave
Albany, NY 12206
District: Private SchoolNearby
Blessed Sacrament School 605 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 12226


University At Albany 1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Type: Post Secondary
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus 855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206-1513
Type: Post Secondary
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany 1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
Type: Post Secondary
Orlo School Of Hair Design And Cosmetology 232 North Allen St
Albany, NY 12206
Type: Post Secondary
St. Peter's Hospital College Of Nursing 714 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
Type: Post Secondary
Maria College Of Albany 700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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