ZIP Code 12085
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Guilderland Center · Albany County · New York
- Population
- 479
- Median home value
- $232,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.2%
- Land area
- 0.5 sq mi
1,053/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
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.
- 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 + 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
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?
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
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 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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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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