ZIP code 12159
Where is ZIP code 12159?
Slingerlands, New York
Albany County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12159 belongs to Slingerlands, New York in Albany County. 12159 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 8,163 people live in the 12159 area, where the median household income is $128,306. The closest ZIP codes are 12054 (Delmar, 2.8 mi southeast), 12222 (Albany, 3.4 mi northeast) and 12084 (Guilderland, 3.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 12159 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Slingerlands |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.6485, -73.8711 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 121 |
Population and income in 12159
| Population | 8,163 · higher than 67% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 540 · higher than 63% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.3 years · higher than 86% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $128,306 · higher than 85% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $80,611 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 66% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $449,900 · higher than 72% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,729 a month |
| Housing units | 3,745 |
| Households | 3,581 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 15.11 sq mi (plus 0.05 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12159. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12159
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12054 | Delmar, NY | 2.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 12222 | Albany, NY | 3.4 mi NE | Unique |
| 12084 | Guilderland, NY | 3.6 mi N | Standard |
| 12203 | Albany, NY | 3.6 mi N | Standard |
| 12186 | Voorheesville, NY | 3.8 mi W | Standard |
| 12208 | Albany, NY | 3.8 mi E | Standard |
| 12209 | Albany, NY | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
| 12206 | Albany, NY | 5.1 mi E | Standard |
| 12077 | Glenmont, NY | 5.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 12202 | Albany, NY | 5.5 mi E | Standard |
| 12205 | Albany, NY | 5.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 12055 | Dormansville, NY | 5.6 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12159 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12159
123 MAIN ST
SLINGERLANDS NY 12159
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12159-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12159?
- 12159 is a Slingerlands, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12159 in?
- ZIP code 12159 is in Albany County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12159 in?
- 12159 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12159?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12159 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12159?
- About 8,163 people live in ZIP code 12159, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12159?
- The median household income in 12159 is $128,306 a year, higher than 85% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12159?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12159 are 12054 (Delmar, 2.8 miles), 12222 (Albany, 3.4 miles), 12084 (Guilderland, 3.6 miles) and 12203 (Albany, 3.6 miles).