| ZIP Code | 12023 |
|---|---|
| City | Berne |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft |
| Latitude | 42.598558 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.183022 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 3.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 606 (41.7%) |
| Some College | 129 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 111 (7.6%) |
| Bachelors | 161 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 429 (29.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,658 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $261,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,154/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 906 |
| Vacant Units | 82 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 906 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 82 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 12023 is located in Berne, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 2,364, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 12023 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,658 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12023 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $261,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,154 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 12023 is primarily White (96.02%). Residents are well-educated — 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.8%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12023 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 12023 in Berne, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,364 residents, a median household income of $115,658, and a median home value of $261,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.