East Berne, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12059
Albany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,632
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,506
- Median income Above-median income area
- $340,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
East Berne pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12059 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12059 covers 67.2 square miles in East Berne, Albany County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,632 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12059 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,506 (15% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,959. Unemployment is 11.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $340,400 (10% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $985; 91.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12059 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 12059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Berne, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$52,959
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12059 ranks among New York ZIPs
East Berne, 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)
$106,506 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
970housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 12059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12303
Schenectady (12303)
29,857 residents
- 12009 7,164
Altamont (12009)
7,164 residents
- 12186 6,277
Voorheesville (12186)
6,277 residents
- 12023 2,196
Berne (12023)
2,196 residents
- 12193 2,016
Westerlo (12193)
2,016 residents
- 12059 1,632
East Berne (12059)
1,632 residents
- 12067 1,506
Feura Bush (12067)
1,506 residents
- 12046 817
Coeymans Hollow (12046)
817 residents
- 12147 499
Rensselaerville (12147)
499 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12059 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12067
Feura Bush (12067)
$125,521 median income
- 12041
Clarksville (12041)
$122,143 median income
- 12009
Altamont (12009)
$120,101 median income
- 12023
Berne (12023)
$112,885 median income
- 12186
Voorheesville (12186)
$112,446 median income
- 12193
Westerlo (12193)
$108,438 median income
- 12059
East Berne (12059)
$106,506 median income
- 12147
Rensselaerville (12147)
$85,875 median income
- 12303
Schenectady (12303)
$84,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12059 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12059, 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 (1,632 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 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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