ZIP Code 12261 — Albany, New York
ZIP code 12261 is located in Albany, Albany County, New York. It is a standard zip code in the Eastern Time Zone with an estimated population of 14,457. The area code for zip code 12261 is 518.
📍 ZIP code 12261 is in Albany, Albany County, New York.
ZIP
12261
City
Albany
County
Albany
State
New York
Time Zone
Eastern
Area Code
518
Type
Standard
USPS City
Albany
Latitude
42.6149° N
Longitude
73.9708° W
Land Area
—
Water Area
—
Ad Unit: zip-top
ZIP Code 12261 Map
Coordinates: 42.6149° N, 73.9708° W
ZIP Code 12261 Demographics
Population
Total14,457
Density2,891/sq mi
Median Age36.2
Male/Female48%/52%
Income
Median Household$65,400
Per Capita$38,200
Poverty Rate14.2%
Unemployment5.8%
Housing
Total Units5,783
Owner-Occupied32%
Renter-Occupied68%
Median Home Value$520,000
Data: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Ad Unit: zip-mid
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Cities & Places Served
ZIP code 12261 primarily serves Albany in Albany County, New York.
ZIP Code 12261 FAQ
Population and demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code routing data sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS).












