Delanson, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12053
Albany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,587
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,991
- Median income Above-median income area
- $266,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delanson pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12053 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 12053 (Delanson, NY) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.9 in 2023 to 229.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12053 covers 160.4 square miles in Delanson, Albany County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,587 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12053 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,991 (1% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,899. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $266,600 (30% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $788; owner occupancy is 89.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12053 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 12053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delanson, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12053.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 12053, Delanson, 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
4,587
Population
160.4
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12053?
46.9
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$91,991
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$52,899
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12053 ranks among New York ZIPs
Delanson, 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)
$91,991 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
2,048housing units
2,048
Total Housing Units
1,903
Occupied Units
145
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,600
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$788
Median Rent
1973
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12053 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 167 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 188 |
| 2022 | +7.0% | 201 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 213 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 230 |
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 62 business establishments in ZIP 12053, employing approximately 335 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,709,000.
62
Businesses
335
Employees
$17.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 29.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 12053 vs 12056 →
ZIP 12053 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12053
Delanson (12053)
4,587 residents
- 12157
Schoharie (12157)
4,061 residents
- 12056
Duanesburg (12056)
2,310 residents
- 12023
Berne (12023)
2,196 residents
- 12066
Esperance (12066)
2,143 residents
- 12137 1,679
Pattersonville (12137)
1,679 residents
- 12059 1,632
East Berne (12059)
1,632 residents
- 12150 914
Rotterdam Junction (12150)
914 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12053 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12053 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12056
Duanesburg (12056)
$132,150 median income
- 12023
Berne (12023)
$112,885 median income
- 12059
East Berne (12059)
$106,506 median income
- 12053
Delanson (12053)
$91,991 median income
- 12137
Pattersonville (12137)
$83,879 median income
- 12150
Rotterdam Junction (12150)
$79,776 median income
- 12066
Esperance (12066)
$78,571 median income
- 12157
Schoharie (12157)
$75,997 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12053 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12053, 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 (4,587 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 12053 in?
ZIP code 12053 (Delanson) is located in Albany County, New York. Albany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/albany-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12053?
ZIP code 12053 in Delanson, NY has a population of 4,587 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12053?
The median household income in ZIP 12053 is $91,991, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12053?
The median home value in ZIP 12053 is $266,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12053?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12053 is White at 86.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12053?
ZIP code 12053 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12053?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12053 are: Construction (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12053?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12053 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 12053?
In ZIP code 12053, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 12053?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12053 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12053?
In ZIP code 12053, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12053?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12053 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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