ZIP Code 12168

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Stephentown · Rensselaer County · New York

Population
1,952

22/sq mi

Median income
$88,830

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$204,100

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.7%

Median age 52.5

Land area
90.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12168 in Stephentown, New York has a population of 1,952. The median household income is $88,830, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $204,100, 27% below the US average. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12168 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.4 square miles in Stephentown, Rensselaer County, New York. The area is home to 1,952 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 12168 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12168 sits at $88,830 (4% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,291. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 26.3%. On housing, the median home value is $204,100 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $618 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12168 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rensselaer County, so you can benchmark 12168 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 12168

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12168.

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 12168, Stephentown, 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

1,952

Population

90.4

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12168?

52.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$88,830

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$59,291

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

26.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

771

Total Housing Units

726

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$204,100

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$618

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 12168, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,236,000.

29

Businesses

199

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 20.7%
Construction 5 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 17.2%
Manufacturing 4 13.8%

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
12169 Stephentown, NY 306 3.6 mi
12040 Cherry Plain, NY 113 5.5 mi
12125 New Lebanon, NY 1,373 6.0 mi
01237 Lanesborough, MA 2,496 6.1 mi
12022 Berlin, NY 929 7.8 mi
12062 East Nassau, NY 1,776 6.8 mi
12195 West Lebanon, NY 154 6.9 mi
12153 Sand Lake, NY 814 7.1 mi
12018 Averill Park, NY 7,930 8.8 mi
01201 Pittsfield, MA 46,504 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12168 in?
ZIP code 12168 (Stephentown) is located in Rensselaer County, New York. Rensselaer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rensselaer-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12168?
ZIP code 12168 in Stephentown, NY has a population of 1,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12168?
The median household income in ZIP 12168 is $88,830, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12168?
The median home value in ZIP 12168 is $204,100, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12168?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12168 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12168?
ZIP code 12168 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12168?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12168 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12168?
In ZIP code 12168, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 12168?
In ZIP code 12168, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12168?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12168 is 2.3% 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 Stephentown, 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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