12159 Property Tax Rate
Slingerlands, New York · Part of Albany County
Effective Tax Rate
2.20%
80.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$9,463
$789/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$9,463
Monthly
$789
Eff. Rate
2.20%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 12159 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$789/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.35 percentage points above the New York average
New York average: 1.85%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $995, about 11% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Albany County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 12159 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$995 tax MOE, 11% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Albany County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 12159
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $430,800, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 2.20%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on New York and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $789 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Albany County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 12159 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 12159
2.20%
Effective rate
New York Avg
1.85%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in New York
Higher than 68% of ZIP codes in New York(68th percentile, 1,598 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 12159
Property owners in ZIP code 12159 (Slingerlands, New York) pay a median of $9,463/year in property taxes on homes valued at $430,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.20%, which is 19% above the New York state average of 1.85%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 12159 is approximately $789, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Albany County. This is $4,211 more than the New York average of $5,252/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 12159 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12180 (2.20%) and 14428 (2.20%).
In Slingerlands, property taxes represent approximately 8.7% of the median household income of $109,073, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
New York has no statewide property tax cap; Albany County reassesses properties annually based on comparable sales and local budget cycles. Albany County primary residence owners with household income ≤$500,000 qualify for STAR, reducing school taxes by exempting thousands from your assessed value — apply through Albany County schools or the Albany County Assessor's office by the March 15 deadline. After closing, file your STAR application immediately with the Albany County Assessor (518-447-7520) to activate the exemption on your first tax bill and capture substantial school tax savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$995. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 12159 is part of Albany County, New York. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.