City

Buskirk, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rensselaer County  ·  New York

👥1,132Population
💰$87,266Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$217,600Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
15%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
HS Graduate175 (25.5%)
Some College86 (12.6%)
Associates87 (12.7%)
Bachelors184 (26.9%)
Graduate Degree153 (22.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 26.9%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
HS Grad25.5%
Some College12.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors26.9%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,266 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$217,600 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units399
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Buskirk, NY

Buskirk is a city in New York, located in Rensselaer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,132 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Buskirk is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,266 is near the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buskirk is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buskirk is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Buskirk, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Buskirk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12028 1,132 $87,266 $217,600 $888 3.9% 49.2% 86.8%