ZIP Code 12085

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Guilderland Center · Albany County · New York

Population
479

1,053/sq mi

Median home value
$232,800

▼ 16% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 44

Land area
0.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12085 in Guilderland Center, New York has a population of 479. Median home value is $232,800, 16% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12085 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Guilderland Center, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 479 residents, producing a population density of 1,053 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 12085 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12085 sits at , while per-capita income is $30,349. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $232,800 (38% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 16.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12085 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 12085 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 12085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12085.

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 12085, Guilderland Center, 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

479

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

1,053

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12085?

44.0

Median Age

35.3%

Male

64.7%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.8%
African American 16.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

127

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 16.5%
Renter 83.5%

$232,800

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Guilderland Center, 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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