Burnt Hills, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12027
Saratoga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,882
- 209/sq mi High-density area
- $120,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $344,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burnt Hills pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 209
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12027 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12027 (Burnt Hills, NY) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.4 in 2023 to 294.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12027 covers 18.6 square miles in Burnt Hills, Saratoga County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,882 residents on file, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12027 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,000 (30% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,510. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 1.1%. Median home value is $344,100 (9% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,071; 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saratoga County, so 12027 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burnt Hills, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$52,510
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12027 ranks among New York ZIPs
Burnt Hills, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,000 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,759housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 12027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12020
Ballston Spa (12020)
31,192 residents
- 12302
Schenectady (12302)
27,582 residents
- 12304
Schenectady (12304)
21,482 residents
- 12308
Schenectady (12308)
15,335 residents
- 12019
Ballston Lake (12019)
14,740 residents
- 12307 7,692
Schenectady (12307)
7,692 residents
- 12305 5,716
Schenectady (12305)
5,716 residents
- 12148 4,569
Rexford (12148)
4,569 residents
- 12027 3,882
Burnt Hills (12027)
3,882 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12027 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12148
Rexford (12148)
$141,984 median income
- 12008
Alplaus (12008)
$125,859 median income
- 12027
Burnt Hills (12027)
$120,000 median income
- 12019
Ballston Lake (12019)
$112,420 median income
- 12020
Ballston Spa (12020)
$107,112 median income
- 12151
Round Lake (12151)
$98,309 median income
- 12302
Schenectady (12302)
$98,163 median income
- 12304
Schenectady (12304)
$69,235 median income
- 12308
Schenectady (12308)
$63,434 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12027 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12027, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,882 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12027 in?
ZIP code 12027 (Burnt Hills) is located in Saratoga County, New York. Saratoga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saratoga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12027?
ZIP code 12027 in Burnt Hills, NY has a population of 3,882 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12027?
The median household income in ZIP 12027 is $120,000, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12027?
The median home value in ZIP 12027 is $344,100, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12027 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12027?
ZIP code 12027 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12027 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (17), Construction (15), Retail trade (15). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12027 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12027?
In ZIP code 12027, 76.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12027?
In ZIP code 12027, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12027 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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