12053 ZIP Code — Delanson, NY
Schenectady County, New York
ZIP code 12053 is located in Delanson, New York, within Schenectady County. It covers approximately 56.41 square miles and serves a population of 4,253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.
About ZIP code 12053
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 $254,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($92,024) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,253
population
56.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12053 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12053
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Delanson | Acceptable |
| Delanson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12056 Duanesburg (5.3 mi)
12066 Esperance (6.9 mi)
12137 Pattersonville (7.4 mi)
12306 Schenectady (8 mi)
12157 Schoharie (8.6 mi)
12009 Altamont (8.9 mi)
12160 Sloansville (9.2 mi)
12023 Berne (10.4 mi)
12035 Central Bridge (10.4 mi)
12150 Rotterdam Junction (10.4 mi)
12092 Howes Cave (10.5 mi)
12059 East Berne (11.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,253 |
| Population density | 75 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 093 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 56.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7580 |
| Longitude | -74.1842 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 518/838 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.7% | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 26.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 6.4% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
4,253
Population
75
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$92,024
Median household income
$48,183
Per capita income
$254,600
Median home value
$736
Median monthly rent
87.6%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
1,568
Housing units
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
66
Under 5
59
108
5–9
97
163
10–14
146
150
15–19
134
137
20–24
123
188
25–34
168
330
35–44
295
340
45–54
305
256
55–59
230
206
60–64
185
192
65–74
172
74
75–84
67
33
85+
29
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 819 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 3,434 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 567 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 44.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.9%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,781 | 86.9% |
| Two or more races | 384 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 41 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.7% | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.1% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 26.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 14.0% | 6.4% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
8.9%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
0.1%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
5.1%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k+
17.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.2% |
| $200k+ | 17.2% |
| Median income | $92,024 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
7.8%
$150k–$200k
17.2%
$200k–$300k
40.5%
$300k–$500k
28.5%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,600 |
| Median rent / month | $736 |
| Owner occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter occupied | 12.4% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 87.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% |
| 3 or more | 28.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.1% |
| Electricity | 11.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.4% |
| Fuel oil | 42.4% |
| Wood | 10.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 864 | 53.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 166 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 257 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 335 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 450 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 404 | 24.9% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 21.2% |
| Married | 59.1% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 14.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
19.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 27 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 0.7% |
| Elementary school | 407 | 42.8% |
| High school | 310 | 32.6% |
| College / grad school | 201 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Professional & management
21.2%
Public administration
12.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Retail trade
6.8%
Construction
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Other services
3.6%
Information
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.2% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 14.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.6% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.8% |
| Government | 25.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 3.6% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 18.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
42.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 263 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 15.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.9% |
| Public insurance | 30.7% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,128 | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,202 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,181 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 3,589 | 84.4% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 51 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 45 | 88.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,343 | 31.6% |
| French | 990 | 23.3% |
| Arab | 268 | 6.3% |
| English | 174 | 4.1% |
| German | 65 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 39 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 16 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12053
What city is ZIP code 12053 in?
ZIP code 12053 is primarily assigned to Delanson, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12053 in?
ZIP code 12053 falls within Schenectady County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12053 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 12053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 12053?
ZIP code 12053 has an estimated population of 4,253 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12053?
The median household income in ZIP code 12053 is $92,024, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12053?
The median home value in ZIP code 12053 is $254,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 12053 in?
ZIP code 12053 observes the EST timezone.