Guilderland Center, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12085
Albany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 479
- 1,053/sq mi High-density area
- $232,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Guilderland Center pairs above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,053
- people per sq mi
- 17%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12085 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12085 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Guilderland Center, Albany County, New York, home to just 479 residents across 0.5 square miles, a density of 1,053 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12085, but per-capita income is $30,349. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $232,800 (38% below the average New York ZIP); owner occupancy is 16.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12085 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 12085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Guilderland Center, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12085.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 12085, Guilderland Center, 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
479
Population
0.5
Area (sq mi)
1,053
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12085?
44.0
Median Age
35.3%
Male
64.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$30,349
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
166housing units
166
Total Housing Units
127
Occupied Units
39
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,800
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 12085, employing approximately 699 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,819,000.
36
Businesses
699
Employees
$43.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 33.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.3% |
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 12085 vs 12084 →
ZIP 12085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12203
Albany (12203)
29,952 residents
- 12303
Schenectady (12303)
29,857 residents
- 12304
Schenectady (12304)
21,482 residents
- 12159 7,896
Slingerlands (12159)
7,896 residents
- 12307 7,692
Schenectady (12307)
7,692 residents
- 12009 7,164
Altamont (12009)
7,164 residents
- 12186 6,277
Voorheesville (12186)
6,277 residents
- 12305 5,716
Schenectady (12305)
5,716 residents
- 12084 4,271
Guilderland (12084)
4,271 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12085 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12084 | Guilderland, NY | 4,271 | 3.2 mi |
| 12009 | Altamont, NY | 7,164 | 3.5 mi |
| 12186 | Voorheesville, NY | 6,277 | 5.3 mi |
| 12303 | Schenectady, NY | 29,857 | 3.7 mi |
| 12041 | Clarksville, NY | 481 | 8.3 mi |
| 12305 | Schenectady, NY | 5,716 | 7.5 mi |
| 12307 | Schenectady, NY | 7,692 | 7.2 mi |
| 12304 | Schenectady, NY | 21,482 | 5.9 mi |
| 12203 | Albany, NY | 29,952 | 6.0 mi |
| 12159 | Slingerlands, NY | 7,896 | 5.8 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Albany County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12085 in?
ZIP code 12085 (Guilderland Center) 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 12085?
ZIP code 12085 in Guilderland Center, NY has a population of 479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12085?
The median home value in ZIP 12085 is $232,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12085 is White at 72.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12085?
ZIP code 12085 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 699 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12085 are: Wholesale trade (12), Transportation and warehousing (5), Retail trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12085?
In ZIP code 12085, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 12085?
In ZIP code 12085, approximately 16.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12085 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 12085's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 12085 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Guilderland Center, NY ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.