| ZIP Code | 12084 |
|---|---|
| City | Guilderland |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 225 ft |
| Latitude | 42.704669 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.899364 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.1% ▲ 89% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 404 (12.4%) |
| Some College | 266 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 183 (5.6%) |
| Bachelors | 477 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,898 (58.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,968 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $325,800 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,589/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,332 |
| Vacant Units | 121 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,332 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 121 |
| Owner Occupied | 24.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 12084 is located in Guilderland, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 5,054, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 12084 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,968 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12084 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $325,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,589 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 75.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 12084 is majority White (59.26%). Residents are highly educated — 73.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12084 stands at 4.7%, 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 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 12084 in Guilderland, NY is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 5,054 residents, a median household income of $86,968, and a median home value of $325,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.