PlainZIP

Castleton On Hudson, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12033

Rensselaer County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,851
112/sq mi
$98,569
Median income
$288,700
Median home value
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Castleton On Hudson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
112
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Castleton On Hudson, Rensselaer County, New York, home to 7,851 residents across 69.9 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12033 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,569 (7% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $52,734. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.2%. Housing costs here run $288,700 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,292 a month; 81.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 12033 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rensselaer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 12033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Castleton On Hudson, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12033.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 12033, Castleton On Hudson, 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

7,851

Population

69.9

Area (sq mi)

112

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12033?

47.7

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$98,569

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$52,734

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12033 ranks nationally

Castleton On Hudson, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$98,569 Top 20% higher than 80% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,937

Total Housing Units

3,537

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$288,700

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,292

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12033 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 183
2021 +11.4% 204
2022 +11.9% 229
2023 +14.0% 261
2024 +4.4% 272

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 192 business establishments in ZIP 12033, employing approximately 3,495 people with a combined annual payroll of $193,760,000.

192

Businesses

3,495

Employees

$193.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 17.7%
Health care and social assistance 25 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 24 12.5%
Retail trade 23 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.3%
Wholesale trade 11 5.7%
Manufacturing 9 4.7%
Finance and insurance 7 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 12033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12033 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12033 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12156 Schodack Landing, NY 848 4.6 mi
12063 East Schodack, NY 444 4.0 mi
12144 Rensselaer, NY 20,555 6.4 mi
12061 East Greenbush, NY 9,050 4.9 mi
12123 Nassau, NY 5,124 5.2 mi
12158 Selkirk, NY 6,309 5.8 mi
12077 Glenmont, NY 6,246 5.5 mi
12130 Niverville, NY 987 7.0 mi
12132 North Chatham, NY 338 6.1 mi
12045 Coeymans, NY 584 6.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rensselaer County

12180 standard
Troy, NY
Pop: 53,606
12144 standard
Rensselaer, NY
Pop: 20,555
12182 standard
Troy, NY
Pop: 14,733
12061 standard
East Greenbush, NY
Pop: 9,050
12018 standard
Averill Park, NY
Pop: 7,930
12198 standard
Wynantskill, NY
Pop: 7,903

Related Areas

Rensselaer County Castleton On Hudson, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12033 in? ▼
ZIP code 12033 (Castleton On Hudson) is located in Rensselaer County, New York. Rensselaer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rensselaer-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12033? ▼
ZIP code 12033 in Castleton On Hudson, NY has a population of 7,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12033? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12033 is $98,569, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12033? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12033 is $288,700, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12033? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12033 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12033? ▼
ZIP code 12033 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 3,495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12033? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12033 are: Construction (34), Health care and social assistance (25), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12033? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12033 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 12033? ▼
In ZIP code 12033, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12033? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12033 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12033? ▼
In ZIP code 12033, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12033? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12033 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.