12027 ZIP Code — Burnt Hills, NY

Saratoga County, New York

ZIP code 12027 is located in Burnt Hills, New York, within Saratoga County. It covers approximately 7.46 square miles and serves a population of 4,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12027

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 $307,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($106,439) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12027 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,244

population

7.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burnt Hills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12019 Ballston Lake (0.7 mi) 12302 Schenectady (5.1 mi) 12020 Ballston Spa (5.9 mi) 12151 Round Lake (6.3 mi) 12148 Rexford (6.9 mi) 12308 Schenectady (7 mi) 12065 Clifton Park (7.6 mi) 12345 Schenectady (7.8 mi) 12305 Schenectady (7.9 mi) 12150 Rotterdam Junction (8 mi) 12307 Schenectady (8.4 mi) 12118 Mechanicville (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,244
Population density	569 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	7.46 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.9251
Longitude	-73.9097
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.4%	27.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	37.4%	32.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.9%	10.3%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,244

Population

569

People per sq mi

43.5

Median age

$106,439

Median household income

$53,300

Per capita income

$307,100

Median home value

$2,027

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,331

Housing units

50.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

140

5–9

209

10–14

273

119

15–19

156

20–24

126

148

25–34

193

227

35–44

296

326

45–54

425

118

55–59

154

60–64

121

188

65–74

246

101

75–84

133

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	959	22.6%
18 and over	3,285	77.4%
65 and over	788	18.6%
Median age	43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,923	88.1%
Hispanic or Latino	208	4.7%
Two or more races	197	4.4%
Other race	72	1.6%
Asian	39	0.9%
Black or African American	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.4%	27.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	37.4%	32.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.9%	10.3%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k+ 19.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
$200k+	19.2%
Median income	$106,439

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 41.5%

$300k–$500k 38.4%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$307,100
Median rent / month	$2,027
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	1.2%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	19.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	6.3%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	45.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.9%
Electricity	5.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	849	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	118	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	192	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	449	27.9%
Households with children under 18	594	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	541	33.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	25.2%
Married	57.0%	50.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%
Widowed	3.1%	5.3%
Divorced	9.2%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 25.3%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.8%

Graduate / professional 21.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	50.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	7.7%
Kindergarten	35	3.1%
Elementary school	419	36.8%
High school	350	30.7%
College / grad school	248	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Professional & management 15.2%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Finance & real estate 11.9%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 4.2%

Public administration 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	73.4%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	20.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.5%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	8.2%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	7.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	76.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	224	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.5%
Public insurance	26.2%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,997	94.2%
Spanish	27	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	21	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,107	96.8%
Born in same state	4,097	96.5%
Born in different state	3,364	79.3%
Foreign born	10	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	137	3.2%
Not a US citizen	59	43.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,007	23.7%
French	894	21.1%
Arab	120	2.8%
English	97	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	89	2.1%
Dutch	45	1.1%
Polish	38	0.9%
Norwegian	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12027

What city is ZIP code 12027 in?

ZIP code 12027 is primarily assigned to Burnt Hills, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12027 in?

ZIP code 12027 falls within Saratoga County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12027?

51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 12027 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 12027 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12027?

The median household income in ZIP code 12027 is $106,439, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12027?

The median home value in ZIP code 12027 is $307,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 12027 in?

ZIP code 12027 observes the EST timezone.