12144 — Rensselaer, NY Home Values
Typical home value $323,570 as of June 2026 · 66th of 110 in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 12144, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 12144 compares in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
ZIP code 12144 (Rensselaer, NY) has a typical home value of $323,570 as of June 2026, ranking 66th of 110 ZIP codes tracked in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area, more expensive than about 41% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +36.6%, from $236,811 in June 2021 to $323,570 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.7× the annual rent ($1,970/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Albany.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 12144 has a population of 21,631, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 78.6% White, 5.5% Black or African American, 5.3% two or more races, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.1% Asian, 0.2% another race, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RED MILL SCHOOL | 225 MCCULLOUGH PL, RENSSELAER, NY | 0.5 mi |
| COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL | 962 LUTHER RD, EAST GREENBUSH, NY | 1.4 mi |
| RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 25 VAN RENSSELAER DR, RENSSELAER, NY | 1.8 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12144?
$323,570 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 12144 an expensive ZIP code in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area?
12144 ranks 66th of 110 ZIP codes in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area by typical home value, more expensive than about 41% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 12144 changed over the past year?
+4.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 12144?
The typical home price is 13.7× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,970/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 12144?
21,631, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 12144?
RED MILL SCHOOL (0.5 mi), COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL (1.4 mi), RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (1.8 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 12144?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.