ZIP Code 12168
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Stephentown · Rensselaer County · New York
- Population
- 1,952
- Median income
- $88,830
- Median home value
- $204,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.7%
- Land area
- 90.4 sq mi
22/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.5
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12168?
52.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
2.4%
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?
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12168 vs 12169 →
| 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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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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