ZIP code 12189
Where is ZIP code 12189?
Watervliet, New York
Albany County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 12189 belongs to Watervliet, New York in Albany County. 12189 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 18,656 people live in the 12189 area, where the median household income is $65,276. The closest ZIP codes are 12183 (Troy, 1.4 mi northeast), 12181 (Troy, 2 mi east) and 12180 (Troy, 2.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 12189 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Watervliet |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 518, 838 |
| Coordinates | 42.7298, -73.7123 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 121 |
Population and income in 12189
| Population | 18,656 · higher than 80% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,999 · higher than 79% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.2 years · lower than 65% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $65,276 · lower than 76% of New York ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,884 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 28% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $220,600 · lower than 56% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,115 a month |
| Housing units | 9,708 |
| Households | 8,731 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 40% / 60% |
| Land area | 6.22 sq mi (plus 0.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12189. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 12189
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12183 | Troy, NY | 1.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 12181 | Troy, NY | 2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 12180 | Troy, NY | 2.2 mi E | Standard |
| 12128 | Newtonville, NY | 2.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 12110 | Latham, NY | 2.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 12047 | Cohoes, NY | 3.2 mi N | Standard |
| 12204 | Albany, NY | 3.3 mi S | Standard |
| 12211 | Albany, NY | 3.3 mi W | Standard |
| 12182 | Troy, NY | 4.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 12198 | Wynantskill, NY | 4.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 12212 | Albany, NY | 5.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 12206 | Albany, NY | 5.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 12189 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 12189
123 MAIN ST
WATERVLIET NY 12189
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mannville and Maplewood: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (12189-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 12189?
- 12189 is a Watervliet, New York ZIP code.
- What county is 12189 in?
- ZIP code 12189 is in Albany County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 12189 in?
- 12189 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 12189?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 12189 use area codes 518 and 838.
- What is the population of ZIP code 12189?
- About 18,656 people live in ZIP code 12189, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 12189?
- The median household income in 12189 is $65,276 a year, lower than 76% of New York ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 12189?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 12189 are 12183 (Troy, 1.4 miles), 12181 (Troy, 2 miles), 12180 (Troy, 2.2 miles) and 12128 (Newtonville, 2.7 miles).