The 12222 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Albany, NY (Albany County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 6,198. The 12222 ZIP Code has a median age of 19.6 years, and 0.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 12222, 62.5% of the population graduated high school, while 0.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 37.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 0.0% in this Albany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 37.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 0.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.0% |
| Associate's degree | 32.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 0.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12222 are younger than average. The median age of 19.6 years in ZIP Code 12222 is approximately 48.56% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 98.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 0.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 63.1% of the population in 12222 falls in the age group 15 to 19 years, while an estimated 36.3% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 12222 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 63.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 36.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 0.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 0.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 0.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 0.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Regarding household income, approximately 100.0% of the population in 12222 earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, while an estimated 0.0% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 12222 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 100.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12222, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 19.1% of 12222 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12222 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.9%), followed by Black or African American (21.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 21.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 7.5% |
In ZIP Code 12222, 77.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Albany County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 77.6% |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.7% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12222, an estimated 75.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later. Additionally, 24.2% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Albany County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 75.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 24.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12222 is current asthma, as an estimated 16.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 12222 is high blood pressure, as approximately 13.2% of adults 18 and older in this Albany County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 5.6% |
| High blood pressure | 13.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 0.7% |
| Current asthma | 16.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 1.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 3.0% |
| High cholesterol | 12.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12222 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 70.0% of those 18 and above in 12222 list visits to doctor for routine checkup, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 12222 include sleeping less than 7 hours (36.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (30.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 24.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 51.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 44.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| Current smoking | 18.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.8% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12222 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.65% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.2% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12222 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12222 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.33 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.21 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.77 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.28 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.26 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.17 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.95 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.72 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12222, 36.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 13.3 minutes. Approximately 28.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12222 work in retail trade, while an estimated 27.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12222 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 0.3% |
| Manufacturing | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 28.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.5% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 25.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.3% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |