12052 ZIP Code — Cropseyville, NY

Rensselaer County, New York

ZIP code 12052 is located in Cropseyville, New York, within Rensselaer County. It covers approximately 30.15 square miles and serves a population of 1,974 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12052

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $113,977. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12052 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,974

population

30.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cropseyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12180 Troy (5.5 mi) 12138 Petersburg (6.1 mi) 12140 Poestenkill (6.8 mi) 12182 Troy (7 mi) 12094 Johnsonville (7.9 mi) 12153 Sand Lake (8.2 mi) 12121 Melrose (8.3 mi) 12018 Averill Park (9.4 mi) 12198 Wynantskill (9.5 mi) 12185 Valley Falls (9.8 mi) 12090 Hoosick Falls (10.1 mi) 12022 Berlin (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,974
Population density	65 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	30.15 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	42.7653
Longitude	-73.4867
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	41.2%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,974

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$113,977

Median household income

$39,336

Per capita income

$230,900

Median home value

$1,339

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

884

Housing units

28.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

129

15–19

153

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

111

130

60–64

153

108

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	431	21.8%
18 and over	1,543	78.2%
65 and over	366	18.5%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,947	98.3%
Two or more races	27	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	35.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	31.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	41.2%	27.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 41.7%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	41.7%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$113,977

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 39.1%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,900
Median rent / month	$1,339
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	38.8%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.0%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Fuel oil	43.8%
Wood	22.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	425	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	38	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	121	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	117	16.7%
Households with children under 18	176	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	37.7%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	37.2%
Married	63.4%	49.3%
Separated	4.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	4.4%
Divorced	7.9%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.5%
Kindergarten	8	1.5%
Elementary school	120	22.8%
High school	273	51.8%
College / grad school	113	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Public administration 15.5%

Construction 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Retail trade 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.2%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.1%
Government	32.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 2.6%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	31.2%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	20.9%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,846	93.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,958	99.2%
Born in same state	1,947	98.6%
Born in different state	1,757	89.0%
Foreign born	11	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.8%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	881	44.6%
French	270	13.7%
English	113	5.7%
German	30	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	21	1.1%
Arab	15	0.8%
Polish	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	98.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12052

What city is ZIP code 12052 in?

ZIP code 12052 is primarily assigned to Cropseyville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12052 in?

ZIP code 12052 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12052 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 12052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12052 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 12052 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12052 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 12052 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12052?

The median household income in ZIP code 12052 is $113,977, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12052 in?

ZIP code 12052 observes the EST timezone.