ZIP Code 12059
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East Berne · Albany County · New York
- Population
- 1,632
- Median income
- $106,506
- Median home value
- $340,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.1%
- Land area
- 67.2 sq mi
24/sq mi
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.1
New York
ZIP code 12059 in East Berne, New York has a population of 1,632. The median household income is $106,506, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $340,400, 22% above the US average. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.2 square miles in East Berne, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 1,632 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 12059 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12059 sits at $106,506 (15% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $52,959. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $340,400 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $985 per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 12059 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 12059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12059.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 12059, East Berne, 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
1,632
Population
67.2
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12059?
50.1
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
1.3%
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?
$106,506
Median Household Income
+15% vs state
$52,959
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
970
Total Housing Units
694
Occupied Units
276
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,400
Median Home Value
-10% vs state
$985
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 12059, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,761,000.
18
Businesses
56
Employees
$1.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 27.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
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 12059 vs 12186 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12186 | Voorheesville, NY | 6,277 | 4.6 mi |
| 12193 | Westerlo, NY | 2,016 | 6.7 mi |
| 12023 | Berne, NY | 2,196 | 5.5 mi |
| 12009 | Altamont, NY | 7,164 | 6.1 mi |
| 12041 | Clarksville, NY | 481 | 5.2 mi |
| 12085 | Guilderland Center, NY | 479 | 8.0 mi |
| 12067 | Feura Bush, NY | 1,506 | 7.8 mi |
| 12147 | Rensselaerville, NY | 499 | 8.3 mi |
| 12046 | Coeymans Hollow, NY | 817 | 10.9 mi |
| 12303 | Schenectady, NY | 29,857 | 11.7 mi |
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Official Data Resources for East Berne, NY
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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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