ZIP code 12047
Where is ZIP code 12047?
Cohoes, New York
Albany County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12047 belongs to Cohoes, New York in Albany County. 12047 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 23,532 people live in the 12047 area, where the median household income is $66,071. The closest ZIP codes are 12183 (Troy, 2.2 mi southeast), 12182 (Troy, 2.5 mi east) and 12188 (Waterford, 2.5 mi north).
| ZIP code | 12047 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cohoes |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.7754, -73.7124 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 120 |
Population and income in 12047
| Population | 23,532 · higher than 84% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,662 · higher than 78% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.8 years · lower than 77% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $66,071 · lower than 74% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,181 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $246,800 · higher than 50% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,323 a month |
| Housing units | 11,755 |
| Households | 10,323 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 46% / 54% |
| Land area | 8.84 sq mi (plus 1.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12047. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12047
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12183 | Troy, NY | 2.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 12182 | Troy, NY | 2.5 mi E | Standard |
| 12188 | Waterford, NY | 2.5 mi N | Standard |
| 12189 | Watervliet, NY | 3.2 mi S | Standard |
| 12181 | Troy, NY | 3.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 12110 | Latham, NY | 3.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 12180 | Troy, NY | 3.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 12128 | Newtonville, NY | 4.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 12211 | Albany, NY | 5.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 12065 | Clifton Park, NY | 6.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 12204 | Albany, NY | 6.4 mi S | Standard |
| 12212 | Albany, NY | 6.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12047 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12047
123 MAIN ST
COHOES NY 12047
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Boght Corners and Dunsbach Ferry: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12047-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12047?
- 12047 is a Cohoes, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12047 in?
- ZIP code 12047 is in Albany County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12047 in?
- 12047 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12047?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12047 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12047?
- About 23,532 people live in ZIP code 12047, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12047?
- The median household income in 12047 is $66,071 a year, lower than 74% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12047?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12047 are 12183 (Troy, 2.2 miles), 12182 (Troy, 2.5 miles), 12188 (Waterford, 2.5 miles) and 12189 (Watervliet, 3.2 miles).