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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12170

Saratoga County · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Typical home value

$399,530[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.4%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+40.6%
vs metro
+25.3%
vs state
+25.4%
ZIP 12170 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12170 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 12170 is worth $399,530 — 25.3% above the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,796[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
5,351[3]
Median household income
$102,857[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 6–12 · STILLWATER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    515 students

  • STILLWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · STILLWATER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    506 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,020
Loan principal$319,624
Down payment$79,906
Total interest paid$407,663

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,753
Monthly rent

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
33rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
10th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12170?
The typical home in 12170 is worth $399,530, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12170?
Home values in 12170 are up 5.4% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 12170?
The effective property tax rate in 12170 is 1.2% — roughly $4,796 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12170?
ZIP code 12170 has a population of 5,351 and a median household income of $102,857.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • West Sand Lake CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $397,739
    Gross yield
  • Latham CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $402,925
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Niskayuna CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $403,655
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • NY

    Typical home
    $392,978
    Gross yield
  • Duane Lake CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $390,734
    Gross yield
  • East Greenbush CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $410,994
    Gross yield

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