ZIP Code 12027
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Burnt Hills · Saratoga County · New York
- Population
- 3,882
- Median income
- $120,000
- Median home value
- $344,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.6%
- Land area
- 18.6 sq mi
209/sq mi
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
New York
ZIP code 12027 in Burnt Hills, New York has a population of 3,882. The median household income is $120,000, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $344,100, 24% above the US average. 56.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.6 square miles in Burnt Hills, Saratoga County, New York. The area is home to 3,882 residents, producing a population density of 209 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12027 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12027 sits at $120,000 (30% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $52,510. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $344,100 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $2,071 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saratoga County, so you can benchmark 12027 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 12027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12027.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12027, Burnt Hills, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,882
Population
18.6
Area (sq mi)
209
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12027?
38.7
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$120,000
Median Household Income
+30% vs state
$52,510
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,759
Total Housing Units
1,734
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$344,100
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$2,071
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12027 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 194 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 205 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 236 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 262 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 294 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 108 business establishments in ZIP 12027, employing approximately 925 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,285,000.
108
Businesses
925
Employees
$53.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 15.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12027 vs 12019 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12019 | Ballston Lake, NY | 14,740 | 1.2 mi |
| 12008 | Alplaus, NY | 497 | 4.8 mi |
| 12308 | Schenectady, NY | 15,335 | 7.0 mi |
| 12302 | Schenectady, NY | 27,582 | 4.7 mi |
| 12020 | Ballston Spa, NY | 31,192 | 5.9 mi |
| 12151 | Round Lake, NY | 708 | 6.0 mi |
| 12307 | Schenectady, NY | 7,692 | 8.2 mi |
| 12148 | Rexford, NY | 4,569 | 6.8 mi |
| 12305 | Schenectady, NY | 5,716 | 7.9 mi |
| 12304 | Schenectady, NY | 21,482 | 10.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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