ZIP Code 12033
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Castleton On Hudson · Rensselaer County · New York
- Population
- 7,851
- Median income
- $98,569
- Median home value
- $288,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.0%
- Land area
- 69.9 sq mi
112/sq mi
▲ 29% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.7
New York
ZIP code 12033 in Castleton On Hudson, New York has a population of 7,851. The median household income is $98,569, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $288,700, 4% above the US average. 36.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12033 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.9 square miles in Castleton On Hudson, Rensselaer County, New York. The area is home to 7,851 residents, producing a population density of 112 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 12033 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12033 sits at $98,569 (7% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $52,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $288,700 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,292 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12033 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rensselaer County, so you can benchmark 12033 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 12033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12033.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 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 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 12033?
47.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
2.3%
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?
$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
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?
3,937
Total Housing Units
3,537
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12033 vs 12156 →
| 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 |
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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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