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U.S. ZIP Code · NY12866

Saratoga County · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Typical home value

$636,753[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.3%
5-year / yr
+6.8%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+124.2%
vs metro
+99.6%
vs state
+99.9%
ZIP 12866 location in NY
Location of ZIP 12866 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 12866 is worth $636,753 — 99.6% above the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,008 a month — a 3.8% gross rental yield. 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
$2,008[2]
Gross yield
3.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,524[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
40,057[3]
Median household income
$101,901[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
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • SARATOGA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD

    1,871 students

  • MAPLE AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD

    1,406 students

  • DOROTHY NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD

    638 students

  • DIVISION STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD

    391 students

  • LAKE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD

    385 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 yield3.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.3%
Annual rent$24,091

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$3,220
Loan principal$509,402
Down payment$127,351
Total interest paid$649,714

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 ratio2.18
Monthly cost to own$4,377
Monthly rent$2,008

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
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
10th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 12866?
The typical home in 12866 is worth $636,753, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 12866?
Home values in 12866 are up 4.3% over the past year, and up 6.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 12866?
A typical home in 12866 rents for about $2,008 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 12866?
The effective property tax rate in 12866 is 1.2% — roughly $7,524 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 12866?
ZIP code 12866 has a population of 40,057 and a median household income of $101,901.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Westmere CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $570,511
    Gross yield
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    $550,683
    Gross yield
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    Typical home
    $493,281
    Gross yield
  • Country Knolls CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $489,888
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $484,514
    Gross yield
    4.2%
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    Typical home
    $482,989
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