Delmar, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12054
Albany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,918
- 423/sq mi High-density area
- $129,583
- Median income Above-median income area
- $354,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delmar pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 423
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12054 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 12054 (Delmar, NY) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.6 in 2023 to 265.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12054 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delmar, Albany County, New York, home to 16,918 residents across 40.0 square miles, a density of 423 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12054 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,583 (40% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,250. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.6% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $354,500 (6% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,756; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12054 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 12054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delmar, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12054.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 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 12054, Delmar, 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
16,918
Population
40.0
Area (sq mi)
423
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12054?
43.4
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
7.9%
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?
$129,583
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$63,250
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12054 ranks among New York ZIPs
Delmar, 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)
$129,583 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
7,391housing units
7,391
Total Housing Units
7,192
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$354,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,756
Median Rent
1961
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
265
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+165%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12054 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 186 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 201 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 223 |
| 2023 | +14.6% | 256 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 265 |
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 345 business establishments in ZIP 12054, employing approximately 2,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,180,000.
345
Businesses
2,397
Employees
$103.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 26 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.9% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 12054 vs 12159 →
ZIP 12054 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12203
Albany (12203)
29,952 residents
- 12208
Albany (12208)
20,702 residents
- 12054
Delmar (12054)
16,918 residents
- 12209 10,121
Albany (12209)
10,121 residents
- 12159 7,896
Slingerlands (12159)
7,896 residents
- 12222 6,489
Albany (12222)
6,489 residents
- 12158 6,309
Selkirk (12158)
6,309 residents
- 12186 6,277
Voorheesville (12186)
6,277 residents
- 12077 6,246
Glenmont (12077)
6,246 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12054 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12054
Delmar (12054)
$129,583 median income
- 12159
Slingerlands (12159)
$128,306 median income
- 12067
Feura Bush (12067)
$125,521 median income
- 12161
South Bethlehem (12161)
$123,750 median income
- 12077
Glenmont (12077)
$118,257 median income
- 12186
Voorheesville (12186)
$112,446 median income
- 12158
Selkirk (12158)
$97,419 median income
- 12209
Albany (12209)
$89,390 median income
- 12203
Albany (12203)
$83,147 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12054 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12159 | Slingerlands, NY | 7,896 | 2.5 mi |
| 12161 | South Bethlehem, NY | 160 | 5.1 mi |
| 12203 | Albany, NY | 29,952 | 5.1 mi |
| 12077 | Glenmont, NY | 6,246 | 4.3 mi |
| 12208 | Albany, NY | 20,702 | 4.2 mi |
| 12209 | Albany, NY | 10,121 | 4.4 mi |
| 12067 | Feura Bush, NY | 1,506 | 4.8 mi |
| 12158 | Selkirk, NY | 6,309 | 5.2 mi |
| 12222 | Albany, NY | 6,489 | 5.7 mi |
| 12186 | Voorheesville, NY | 6,277 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12054, 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 (16,918 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 12054 in?
ZIP code 12054 (Delmar) 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 12054?
ZIP code 12054 in Delmar, NY has a population of 16,918 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12054?
The median household income in ZIP 12054 is $129,583, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12054?
The median home value in ZIP 12054 is $354,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12054 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12054?
ZIP code 12054 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 2,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12054 are: Health care and social assistance (59), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12054?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12054 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 12054?
In ZIP code 12054, 79.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.1% 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 12054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12054 is 21.0 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 12054?
In ZIP code 12054, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12054 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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