ZIP Code 12147 - Rensselaerville New York
Overview
ZIP Code 12147 is located in Rensselaerville New York. Portions of 12147 are also in Westerlo. 12147 is entirely within Albany County. Regionally, 12147 is located in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area.
ZIP Code 12147 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rensselaerville |
| Primary County | Albany County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 412 |
| Area Code(s) | 518 / 838 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 12147 Map
12147 Demographics
12147 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12147 is White. The current unemployment level in 12147 is 4.4%.
| Population | 412 |
| Population Growth Rate | -28.67% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 184 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,083 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $188,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.56% |
12147 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 412 | 98.56% |
| Black | 6 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
12147 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 4 | 1.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 46 | 13.61% |
| High School Diploma | 98 | 28.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 7 | 2.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 18 | 5.33% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 40 | 11.83% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 12.43% |
| Masters Degree | 74 | 21.89% |
| Professional Degree | 6 | 1.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.89% |
12147 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.5143013, -74.15364838 |
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| Region | Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 18 Square Miles |
12147 Schools
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12147 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60a - Glaciated Low Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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