Zip Code 12144 — Rensselaer, NY
12144 is a ZIP Code associated with Rensselaer, NY, located within Rensselaer. 12144 ranks #2 out of 26 ZIP codes in Rensselaer County by population (and #300 out of 1,826 in NY). The area supports an estimated population of 22,111 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 466.1 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
|---|
| Postal / Zip Code | 12144 |
| Primary City | Rensselaer |
| State / Province | NY |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Total Population | 22,111 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 466.1 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 12144 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 12144 | Rensselaer County | NY State Average |
|---|
| Population | 22,111 | 158,934 (Total) | 19,771,902 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 466.1 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 26 | -- | -- |
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