ZIP Code 12074

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Galway · Saratoga County · New York

Population
2,963

32/sq mi

Median income
$94,583

▲ 24% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$304,800

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.9%

Median age 46.2

Land area
92.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12074 in Galway, New York has a population of 2,963. The median household income is $94,583, which is 24% above the national average. Median home value is $304,800, 10% above the US average. 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12074 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.3 square miles in Galway, Saratoga County, New York. The area is home to 2,963 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 12074 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12074 sits at $94,583 (2% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,645. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $304,800 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,560 per month, and 90.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12074 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saratoga County, so you can benchmark 12074 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 12074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12074.

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 12074, Galway, 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

2,963

Population

92.3

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12074?

46.2

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$94,583

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$44,645

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,498

Total Housing Units

1,199

Occupied Units

299

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.2%
Renter 9.8%

$304,800

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,560

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12074 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.6% 188
2020 +5.4% 198
2021 +14.8% 227
2022 +2.2% 232
2024 247

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 51 business establishments in ZIP 12074, employing approximately 229 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,028,000.

51

Businesses

229

Employees

$9.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 37.3%
Retail trade 8 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12086 Hagaman, NY 1,865 4.8 mi
12850 Middle Grove, NY 2,835 5.0 mi
12863 Rock City Falls, NY 533 5.7 mi
12025 Broadalbin, NY 5,505 5.1 mi
12010 Amsterdam, NY 28,937 10.2 mi
12859 Porter Corners, NY 2,220 10.5 mi
12027 Burnt Hills, NY 3,882 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12074 in?
ZIP code 12074 (Galway) 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 12074?
ZIP code 12074 in Galway, NY has a population of 2,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12074?
The median household income in ZIP 12074 is $94,583, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12074?
The median home value in ZIP 12074 is $304,800, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12074?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12074 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12074?
ZIP code 12074 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12074?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12074 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12074?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12074 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 12074?
In ZIP code 12074, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 12074?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12074 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12074?
In ZIP code 12074, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12074?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12074 is 14.9% 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 Galway, 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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