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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12020

Saratoga County · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Typical home value

$430,839[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.0%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+51.7%
vs metro
+35.1%
vs state
+35.2%
ZIP 12020 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12020 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 12020 is worth $430,839 — 35.1% above the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,999 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,999[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,389[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Saratoga County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
34,937[3]
Median household income
$107,112[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Saratoga County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+265[5]
Moved in
6,840
Moved out
6,575

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,288 students

  • BALLSTON SPA MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    897 students

  • WOOD ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    494 students

  • GORDON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    452 students

  • MILTON TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    394 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$23,994

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,179
Loan principal$344,671
Down payment$86,168
Total interest paid$439,609

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.49
Monthly cost to own$2,986
Monthly rent$1,999

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
37th percentile[1]
Rental yield
27th percentile[2]
Property tax
13th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12020?
The typical home in 12020 is worth $430,839, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12020?
Home values in 12020 are up 5.0% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 12020?
A typical home in 12020 rents for about $1,999 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 12020?
The effective property tax rate in 12020 is 1.3% — roughly $5,389 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12020?
ZIP code 12020 has a population of 34,937 and a median household income of $107,112.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • East Glenville CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $429,394
    Gross yield
  • Round Lake, NY

    Typical home
    $422,941
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $438,913
    Gross yield
  • Saratoga Springs, NY

    Typical home
    $443,829
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $445,468
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Voorheesville, NY

    Typical home
    $414,103
    Gross yield

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