| ZIP Code | 12085 |
|---|---|
| City | Guilderland Center |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 319 ft |
| Latitude | 42.700531 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.966639 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.7 yrs ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.74 |
| Below Poverty | 4.2% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 127 (45%) |
| Some College | 6 (2.1%) |
| Associates | 50 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 25 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 74 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Rent | $1,309/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 145 |
| Vacant Units | 33 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 145 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 33 |
| Owner Occupied | 13.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
ZIP code 12085 is located in Guilderland Center, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 309, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.7 years.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,309 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 86.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 12085 is primarily White (90.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.2%.
A notably high share of workers — 54% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 12085 in Guilderland Center, NY is characterized as moderately educated, and an older community.