12204 — Menands, NY Home Values
Typical home value $359,226 as of June 2026 · 40th of 110 in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 12204, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 12204 compares in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
ZIP code 12204 (Menands, NY) has a typical home value of $359,226 as of June 2026, ranking 40th of 110 ZIP codes tracked in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area, more expensive than about 65% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +4.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +33.2%, from $269,609 in June 2021 to $359,226 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.5× the annual rent ($2,221/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 12204 has a population of 8,423, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 45.8% White, 29.5% Black or African American, 9.3% Asian, 8% two or more races, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% another race, 0.7% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MENANDS SCHOOL | 19 WARDS LN, MENANDS, NY | 0.3 mi |
| NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 570 N PEARL ST, ALBANY, NY | 1.3 mi |
| LOUDONVILLE SCHOOL | 349 OSBORNE RD, LOUDONVILLE, NY | 1.5 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 12204?
$359,226 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 12204 an expensive ZIP code in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area?
12204 ranks 40th of 110 ZIP codes in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area by typical home value, more expensive than about 65% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 12204 changed over the past year?
+4.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 12204?
The typical home price is 13.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,221/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 12204?
8,423, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 12204?
MENANDS SCHOOL (0.3 mi), NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (1.3 mi), LOUDONVILLE SCHOOL (1.5 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 12204?
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.