12205 — Albany, NY Home Values
Typical home value $340,348 as of June 2026 · 49th of 110 in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 12205, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 12205 compares in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
ZIP code 12205 (Albany, NY) has a typical home value of $340,348 as of June 2026, ranking 49th of 110 ZIP codes tracked in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area, more expensive than about 56% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +5.0% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +34.3%, from $253,348 in June 2021 to $340,348 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 14.2× the annual rent ($2,000/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Albany.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 12205 has a population of 25,912, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 75.7% White, 8.4% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Black or African American, 4.3% two or more races, 0.4% another race, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 100 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY | 0.1 mi |
| COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 1 RAIDER BLVD, ALBANY, NY | 1 mi |
| ROESSLEVILLE SCHOOL | 100 CALIFORNIA AVE, ALBANY, NY | 1.1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12205?
$340,348 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 12205 an expensive ZIP code in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area?
12205 ranks 49th of 110 ZIP codes in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area by typical home value, more expensive than about 56% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 12205 changed over the past year?
+5.0% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 12205?
The typical home price is 14.2× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,000/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 12205?
25,912, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 12205?
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.1 mi), COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (1 mi), ROESSLEVILLE SCHOOL (1.1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 12205?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.