ZIP Code 12143, New York
ZIP Code 12143 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12143 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Albany County / Greene County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,664. The land area covers 19.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,664 | ±467 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,326 | ±214 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,631 | ±222 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,326 | ±214 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 305 | ±118 |
| Median Home Value | $234,000 | ±$11,073 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,150 | ±$200 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,101 | ±$10,913 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,054 | ±$4,968 |
| Poverty Rate | 7% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 397 | ±198 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,241 | ±357 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.5% | ±1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 319,964 (2024)
ID: 109457
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
112 STATE ST, 610, ALBANY NY 12207-1684
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SELKIRK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AVERILL PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALTAMONT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ALBANY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AVERILL PARK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | TROY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | DELMAR, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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College | 11.4 mi away | 106 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208-3492 |
5186947200
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RCS COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 95 MAIN STREET, RAVENA, NY, 12143 |
(518) 756-2053
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Albany Law School
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College | 11.6 mi away | 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208 |
5184452311
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CASTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 85 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON, NY, 12033 |
(518) 732-0879
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Maria College of Albany
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College | 11.6 mi away | 700 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208 |
5184383111
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BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 451 DELAWARE AVENUE, DELMAR, NY, 12054 |
(518) 439-9314
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St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
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College | 11.7 mi away | 714 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208 |
5185256850
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VALATIE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 1036 KINDERHOOK STREET, VALATIE, NY, 12184 |
(518) 758-9321
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Albany Medical College
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College | 11.7 mi away | 47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208-3479 |
5182623125
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HEERMANCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 1 ELY STREET, COXSACKIE, NY, 12051 |
(518) 731-8084
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALCOVE DAM, NY US, located 4.5 miles from ZCTA5 12143. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.6° | 12.6° | 22.1° | 2.63" | 11.4" |
| February | 33.9° | 13.3° | 23.6° | 2.22" | 11.6" |
| March | 42.6° | 21.8° | 32.2° | 3.28" | 9.8" |
| April | 56.2° | 33.7° | 44.9° | 3.56" | 0.8" |
| May | 67.7° | 45.1° | 56.4° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.1° | 54.4° | 64.8° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.5° | 59.0° | 69.3° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 57.5° | 67.8° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.9° | 49.8° | 60.3° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.8° | 38.9° | 48.9° | 4.63" | 0.1" |
| November | 47.4° | 29.3° | 38.3° | 2.87" | 0.6" |
| December | 36.6° | 20.6° | 28.6° | 3.45" | 11.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravena village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| New Baltimore CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Castleton-on-Hudson village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Coxsackie village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
| Kinderhook village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
| Valatie village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12143. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.