PlainZIP

Clifton Park, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12065

Saratoga County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

41,776
462/sq mi
$113,873
Median income
$379,900
Median home value
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clifton Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
462
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12065 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York, with 41,776 residents across 90.4 square miles, a density of 462 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12065 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,873 (23% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,495. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $379,900 (0% above the state average), median rent at $1,495 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Saratoga County, letting you compare 12065 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 12065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clifton Park, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12065.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12065, Clifton Park, 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

41,776

Population

90.4

Area (sq mi)

462

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 12065?

41.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$113,873

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$62,495

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12065 ranks nationally

Clifton Park, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$113,873 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,839

Total Housing Units

18,790

Occupied Units

1,049

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$379,900

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$1,495

Median Rent

1986

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

272

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+172%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12065 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 189
2021 +9.7% 207
2022 +14.0% 236
2023 +11.3% 262
2024 +3.6% 272

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 1,325 business establishments in ZIP 12065, employing approximately 19,499 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,109,746,000.

1,325

Businesses

19,499

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 181 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 177 13.4%
Retail trade 165 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 144 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 129 9.7%
Finance and insurance 108 8.2%
Construction 102 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 4.8%
Wholesale trade 53 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 2.0%
Manufacturing 24 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 1.7%
Information 19 1.4%
Educational services 18 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.8%
Utilities 7 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 12065 vs 12151 →

ZIP 12065 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12065 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12065 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12065 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12151 Round Lake, NY 708 5.0 mi
12148 Rexford, NY 4,569 3.3 mi
12110 Latham, NY 21,908 6.9 mi
12008 Alplaus, NY 497 6.2 mi
12188 Waterford, NY 10,980 5.1 mi
12118 Mechanicville, NY 13,897 5.5 mi
12047 Cohoes, NY 19,664 5.7 mi
12309 Schenectady, NY 29,343 5.6 mi
12308 Schenectady, NY 15,335 7.1 mi
12211 Albany, NY 11,303 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Saratoga County

12866 standard
Saratoga Springs, NY
Pop: 36,915
12020 standard
Ballston Spa, NY
Pop: 31,192
12831 standard
Gansevoort, NY
Pop: 17,416
12019 standard
Ballston Lake, NY
Pop: 14,740
12118 standard
Mechanicville, NY
Pop: 13,897
12188 standard
Waterford, NY
Pop: 10,980

Related Areas

Saratoga County Clifton Park, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12065 in? ▼
ZIP code 12065 (Clifton Park) is located in Saratoga County, New York. Saratoga County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saratoga-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12065? ▼
ZIP code 12065 in Clifton Park, NY has a population of 41,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12065? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12065 is $113,873, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12065? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12065 is $379,900, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12065? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12065 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12065? ▼
ZIP code 12065 has 1,325 business establishments employing approximately 19,499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12065? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12065 are: Health care and social assistance (181), Professional, scientific, and technical services (177), Retail trade (165). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12065? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12065 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 12065? ▼
In ZIP code 12065, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% 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 12065? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12065 is 25.5 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 12065? ▼
In ZIP code 12065, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12065? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12065 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.