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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12180

Rensselaer County · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Typical home value

$302,208[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.9%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+6.4%
vs metro
-5.3%
vs state
-5.1%
ZIP 12180 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12180 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 12180 is worth $302,208 — 5.3% below the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,521 a month — a 6.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,521[2]
Gross yield
6.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,720[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
53,479[3]
Median household income
$75,851[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+4[5]
Moved in
4,863
Moved out
4,859

Schools

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

Public schools
13
Elementary
9
Middle
1
High
1
  • TROY HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,190 students

  • TROY MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    761 students

  • KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

    Other · Grades K–12 · KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

    742 students

  • TAMARAC MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

    Other · Grades PK–12 · BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)

    593 students

  • TAMARAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · BRUNSWICK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (BRITTONKILL)

    489 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 yield6.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$18,248

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$1,528
Loan principal$241,766
Down payment$60,442
Total interest paid$308,359

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 ratio1.48
Monthly cost to own$2,256
Monthly rent$1,521

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
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
55th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12180?
The typical home in 12180 is worth $302,208, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12180?
Home values in 12180 are up 4.9% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 12180?
A typical home in 12180 rents for about $1,521 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 12180?
The effective property tax rate in 12180 is 1.9% — roughly $5,720 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12180?
ZIP code 12180 has a population of 53,479 and a median household income of $75,851.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hadley CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $304,323
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $305,567
    Gross yield
  • South Glens Falls, NY

    Typical home
    $306,885
    Gross yield
  • Preston-Potter Hollow CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $308,463
    Gross yield
  • Watervliet, NY

    Typical home
    $308,990
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • NY

    Typical home
    $310,614
    Gross yield

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