12028 ZIP Code — Buskirk, NY

Washington County, New York

ZIP code 12028 is located in Buskirk, New York, within Washington County. It covers approximately 23.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,082 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12028

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 $197,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,333. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12028 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,082

population

23.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buskirk	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,082
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	23.70 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	42.9492
Longitude	-73.4503
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	39.3%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,082

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$78,333

Median household income

$30,505

Per capita income

$197,800

Median home value

$897

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

309

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	260	24.0%
18 and over	822	76.0%
65 and over	184	17.0%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,082	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	40.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	35.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	21.1%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	23.0%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$78,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 26.7%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 25.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,800
Median rent / month	$897
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	3.3%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	17.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	51.4%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	60.1%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Fuel oil	65.1%
Wood	8.5%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	84	22.2%
Male householder, no spouse	39	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	66	17.5%
Households with children under 18	133	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	30.4%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	26.6%
Married	40.9%	47.5%
Separated	2.8%	3.7%
Widowed	2.4%	4.7%
Divorced	22.0%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	4.6%
Elementary school	149	52.3%
High school	42	14.7%
College / grad school	81	28.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.3%

Construction 13.0%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Professional & management 6.7%

Public administration 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	35.7%
Sales & office	8.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 43.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,026	94.8%
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)	1,060	98.0%
Born in same state	1,046	96.7%
Born in different state	747	69.0%
Foreign born	14	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.0%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	205	18.9%
French	113	10.4%
Arab	97	9%
English	38	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	22	2%
Dutch	14	1.3%
German	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12028

What city is ZIP code 12028 in?

ZIP code 12028 is primarily assigned to Buskirk, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12028 in?

ZIP code 12028 falls within Rensselaer County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12028?

18% of residents in ZIP code 12028 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12028?

ZIP code 12028 has an estimated population of 1,082 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12028?

The median home value in ZIP code 12028 is $197,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12028?

The median household income in ZIP code 12028 is $78,333, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12028 in?

ZIP code 12028 observes the EST timezone.