How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12202?

The typical home in 12202 is worth $175,860, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 12202?

Home values in 12202 are up 5.0% over the past year, and up 7.9% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 12202?

A typical home in 12202 rents for about $1,336 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.

What is the property tax rate in 12202?

The effective property tax rate in 12202 is 1.6% — roughly $2,899 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 12202 has a population of 10,166 and a median household income of $52,868.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12202

Albany County · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Typical home value

$175,860^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +5.0%
5-year / yr: +7.9%
10-year / yr: +8.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -38.1%
vs metro: -44.9%
vs state: -44.8%

Price history

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

The typical home in 12202 is worth $175,860 — 44.9% below the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,336 a month — a 9.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,336^[2]
Gross yield: 9.1%^[2]
Cap rate: 5.5%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,899^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Albany 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 Moderate
Tornado: Relatively Moderate
Earthquake: Relatively Low
Winter weather: Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population: 10,166^[3]
Median household income: $52,868^[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration: -518^[5]
Moved in: 8,979
Moved out: 9,497

Schools

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

Public schools: 5
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1
High: 1

KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades K–8 · KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
676 students
WILLIAM S HACKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 6–8 · ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
630 students
GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL
High · Grades 6–12 · GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL
428 students
GIFFEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades K–5 · ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
406 students
THOMAS S O'BRIEN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
263 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield9.1%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.5%

Annual rent$16,027

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$889

Loan principal$140,688

Down payment$35,172

Total interest paid$179,439

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio0.96

Monthly cost to own$1,278

Monthly rent$1,336

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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: 93rd percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 95th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 41st percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12202?: The typical home in 12202 is worth $175,860, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12202?: Home values in 12202 are up 5.0% over the past year, and up 7.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 12202?: A typical home in 12202 rents for about $1,336 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 12202?: The effective property tax rate in 12202 is 1.6% — roughly $2,899 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12202?: ZIP code 12202 has a population of 10,166 and a median household income of $52,868.

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