ZIP code 12203
Where is ZIP code 12203?
Albany, New York
Albany County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12203 belongs to Albany, New York in Albany County. 12203 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 518 and 838. About 30,771 people live in the 12203 area, where the median household income is $83,147. The closest ZIP codes are 12222 (Albany, 1.9 mi southeast), 12084 (Guilderland, 2 mi west) and 12205 (Albany, 2.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 12203 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Albany |
| Also accepted | Colonie, Stuyvesant Plaza, Stuyvsnt Plz |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.7003, -73.8575 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 122 |
Population and income in 12203
| Population | 30,771 · higher than 89% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,949 · higher than 79% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.5 years · lower than 90% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $83,147 · higher than 51% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,686 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 57% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $279,500 · higher than 55% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,409 a month |
| Housing units | 14,906 |
| Households | 13,810 (2.02 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 51% |
| Land area | 10.43 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12203. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12203
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12222 | Albany, NY | 1.9 mi SE | Unique |
| 12084 | Guilderland, NY | 2 mi W | Standard |
| 12205 | Albany, NY | 2.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 12212 | Albany, NY | 2.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 12159 | Slingerlands, NY | 3.6 mi S | Standard |
| 12211 | Albany, NY | 4.3 mi E | Standard |
| 12208 | Albany, NY | 4.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 12206 | Albany, NY | 4.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 12128 | Newtonville, NY | 5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 12209 | Albany, NY | 5.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 12085 | Guilderland Center, NY | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 12110 | Latham, NY | 5.8 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12203 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12203
123 MAIN ST
ALBANY NY 12203
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts COLONIE, STUYVESANT PLAZA and STUYVSNT PLZ as the city name for 12203. Avoid Mckownville, Pine and Westmere: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12203-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Albany, NY
- 12201
- 12202
- 12204
- 12205
- 12206
- 12207
- 12208
- 12209
- 12210
- 12211
- 12212
- 12214
- 12220
- 12222
- 12223
- 12224
- 12225
- 12226
- 12227
- 12228
- 12229
- 12230
- 12231
- 12232
- 12233
- 12234
- 12235
- 12236
- 12237
- 12238
- 12239
- 12240
- 12241
- 12242
- 12243
- 12244
- 12245
- 12246
- 12247
- 12248
- 12249
- 12250
- 12255
- 12257
- 12260
- 12261
- 12288
All Albany ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12203?
- 12203 is a Albany, New York ZIP code. Colonie, Stuyvesant Plaza and Stuyvsnt Plz are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 12203 in?
- ZIP code 12203 is in Albany County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12203 in?
- 12203 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12203?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12203 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12203?
- About 30,771 people live in ZIP code 12203, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12203?
- The median household income in 12203 is $83,147 a year, higher than 51% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12203?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12203 are 12222 (Albany, 1.9 miles), 12084 (Guilderland, 2 miles), 12205 (Albany, 2.3 miles) and 12212 (Albany, 2.6 miles).