ZIP Code 12084
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Guilderland · Albany County · New York
- Population
- 4,271
- Median income
- $91,063
- Median home value
- $348,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.8%
- Land area
- 9.3 sq mi
457/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.5
New York
ZIP code 12084 in Guilderland, New York has a population of 4,271. The median household income is $91,063, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $348,600, 25% above the US average. 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12084 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.3 square miles in Guilderland, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 4,271 residents, producing a population density of 457 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 12084 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12084 sits at $91,063 (2% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,682. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $348,600 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,598 per month, and 25.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12084 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 12084 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 12084
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12084.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 12084, Guilderland, 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
4,271
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
457
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12084?
34.5
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
26.8%
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?
$91,063
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$49,682
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,289
Total Housing Units
2,177
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,600
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$1,598
Median Rent
1976
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12084 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.7% | 164 |
| 2020 | +1.1% | 166 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 182 |
| 2022 | +6.2% | 193 |
| 2024 | — | 238 |
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 166 business establishments in ZIP 12084, employing approximately 1,600 people with a combined annual payroll of $59,149,000.
166
Businesses
1,600
Employees
$59.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 22.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.8% |
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 12084 vs 12085 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12085 | Guilderland Center, NY | 479 | 3.2 mi |
| 12303 | Schenectady, NY | 29,857 | 3.4 mi |
| 12304 | Schenectady, NY | 21,482 | 4.8 mi |
| 12203 | Albany, NY | 29,952 | 3.1 mi |
| 12159 | Slingerlands, NY | 7,896 | 4.3 mi |
| 12205 | Albany, NY | 26,977 | 3.8 mi |
| 12222 | Albany, NY | 6,489 | 4.0 mi |
| 12309 | Schenectady, NY | 29,343 | 6.8 mi |
| 12054 | Delmar, NY | 16,918 | 6.8 mi |
| 12307 | Schenectady, NY | 7,692 | 7.2 mi |
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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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