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ZIP 12210

Part of Albany, NY
Pop. 10,297·Albany County·293rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,471/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$494
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ZIP 12210 · $1,471
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,580/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,652/yr
At $1,471/mo median
Location
CityAlbany
StateNY
CountyAlbany County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 12210 (Albany, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,297
Median income
$55,843
Median age
37.4
Renters
75.3%
Age distribution
35.4%
34.5%
Under 1811.7%
18–3435.4%
35–5434.5%
55–646.5%
65+11.9%
Gender
54.5%
45.5%
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Race & ethnicity
43.7%
41.9%
White43.7%
Black41.9%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian3.1%
Other3%
Education (25+)
21.3%
29.7%
39.9%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma21.3%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+39.9%
Housing tenure
24.7%
75.3%
Owner24.7%
Renter75.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 12210 in Albany, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,177 → $55,843
up 18.4%
Population
10,807 → 10,297
down 4.7%
Renter share
74.8% → 75.3%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
44.7% → 39.9%
-4.8 pts
Median age
32.6 → 37.4
+4.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,177 in 2021 to $55,843 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 12210 in Albany, NY losing about 510 residents over the five-year window, down 4.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.7% to 39.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 12210 covers Albany, NY. The median rent here is $1,471/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($55,843/yr), ZIP 12210 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 12210?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 12210 (Albany, NY) is $1,471. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 12210 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 12210's median rent of $1,471/mo is $494 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 12210 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 12210 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #293 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,471/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 12210?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,471/mo in ZIP 12210. The local median household income is $55,843/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12210?

Rent in ZIP 12210 has increased 11.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 12210 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 12210 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,471/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($55,843/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 12210 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 12210 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.3% of ZIP 12210 households are renters, while 24.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 12210 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 12210 compare to the rest of Albany?

ZIP 12210 is more affordable than Albany overall. At $1,471/mo, it's $140 below the Albany citywide median of $1,611/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 12210 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 12210 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,471/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 12210's median household income ($55,843/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 12210 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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