ZIP Code 12170
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Stillwater · Saratoga County · New York
- Population
- 4,945
- Median income
- $102,857
- Median home value
- $271,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.2%
- Land area
- 78.0 sq mi
63/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.5
New York
ZIP code 12170 in Stillwater, New York has a population of 4,945. The median household income is $102,857, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $271,600, 2% below the US average. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12170 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.0 square miles in Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York. The area is home to 4,945 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 12170 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12170 sits at $102,857 (11% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $47,806. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $271,600 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $1,240 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12170 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saratoga County, so you can benchmark 12170 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 12170
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12170.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
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 12170, Stillwater, 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
4,945
Population
78.0
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12170?
37.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.3%
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?
$102,857
Median Household Income
+11% vs state
$47,806
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,317
Total Housing Units
2,116
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$271,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state
$1,240
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12170 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 215 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 239 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 259 |
| 2023 | +18.8% | 307 |
| 2024 | -2.9% | 298 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 12170, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,416,000.
60
Businesses
249
Employees
$9.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 31.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 12170 vs 12154 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12154 | Schaghticoke, NY | 2,818 | 5.2 mi |
| 12118 | Mechanicville, NY | 13,897 | 6.3 mi |
| 12871 | Schuylerville, NY | 4,084 | 6.9 mi |
| 12866 | Saratoga Springs, NY | 36,915 | 6.4 mi |
| 12884 | Victory Mills, NY | 486 | 7.3 mi |
| 12151 | Round Lake, NY | 708 | 8.1 mi |
| 12185 | Valley Falls, NY | 2,037 | 9.3 mi |
| 12065 | Clifton Park, NY | 41,776 | 11.7 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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