ZIP Code 12059

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East Berne · Albany County · New York

Population
1,632

24/sq mi

Median income
$106,506

▲ 40% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$340,400

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.1%

Median age 50.1

Land area
67.2 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12059?

50.1

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12059 in?
ZIP code 12059 (East Berne) 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 12059?
ZIP code 12059 in East Berne, NY has a population of 1,632 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12059?
The median household income in ZIP 12059 is $106,506, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12059?
The median home value in ZIP 12059 is $340,400, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12059 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12059?
ZIP code 12059 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12059 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12059?
In ZIP code 12059, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12059?
In ZIP code 12059, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12059 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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