City

Guilderland, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Albany County  ·  New York

👥5,054Population
💰$86,968Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$325,800Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓73.1%College Grads▲ 89% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.3%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 7.1%Asian: 28.2%Other: 2%Race
White59.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Black7.1%
Asian28.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
38%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads73.1% ▲ 89% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.6%)
HS Graduate404 (12.4%)
Some College266 (8.2%)
Associates183 (5.6%)
Bachelors477 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree1,898 (58.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 12.4%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 5.6%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 58.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad12.4%
Some College8.2%
Associates5.6%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate58.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 24.1%Renter: 75.9%Tenure
Owner24.1%
Renter75.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,968 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$325,800 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,589/mo
Total Housing Units2,332
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
55%
About Guilderland, NY

Guilderland is a city in New York, located in Albany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,054 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Guilderland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,968 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Guilderland is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $325,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,589 per month. At 24.1% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Guilderland is highly educated. 73.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (59.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guilderland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12084 5,054 $86,968 $325,800 $1,589 4.7% 73.1% 24.1%