12056 ZIP Code — Duanesburg, NY

Schenectady County, New York

ZIP code 12056 is located in Duanesburg, New York, within Schenectady County. It covers approximately 18.82 square miles and serves a population of 2,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12056

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $293,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12056 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,029

population

18.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Duanesburg	Acceptable
Duanesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12306 Schenectady (3 mi) 12053 Delanson (5.3 mi) 12009 Altamont (6 mi) 12137 Pattersonville (6.3 mi) 12085 Guilderland Center (7.2 mi) 12150 Rotterdam Junction (7.3 mi) 12305 Schenectady (7.7 mi) 12345 Schenectady (7.8 mi) 12307 Schenectady (7.8 mi) 12303 Schenectady (8.6 mi) 12302 Schenectady (8.9 mi) 12308 Schenectady (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,029
Population density	108 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	18.82 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	42.7697
Longitude	-74.0817
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	29.9%	36.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	26.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,029

Population

108

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$103,750

Median household income

$47,151

Per capita income

$293,100

Median home value

$1,099

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

729

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

153

148

35–44

152

126

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	352	17.3%
18 and over	1,677	82.7%
65 and over	419	20.7%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 4.1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,920	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	102	4.8%
Two or more races	88	4.1%
Other race	21	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	36.1%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	26.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	19.8%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$103,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 45.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$293,100
Median rent / month	$1,099
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	47.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	34.2%
Fuel oil	45.7%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	480	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	69	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	101	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	99	13.2%
Households with children under 18	200	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	293	39.1%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	35.0%
Married	59.8%	51.9%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	2.6%
Divorced	11.0%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	207	52.0%
High school	94	23.6%
College / grad school	92	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.4%

Public administration 19.3%

Construction 17.1%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Professional & management 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	29.2%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	10.5%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,967	96.9%
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)	2,012	99.2%
Born in same state	1,998	98.5%
Born in different state	1,580	77.9%
Foreign born	14	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	367	18.1%
French	166	8.2%
Arab	140	6.9%
English	77	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	48	2.4%
Norwegian	20	1%
Dutch	16	0.8%
Polish	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12056

What city is ZIP code 12056 in?

ZIP code 12056 is primarily assigned to Duanesburg, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12056 in?

ZIP code 12056 falls within Schenectady County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12056 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 12056 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12056?

The median household income in ZIP code 12056 is $103,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12056?

ZIP code 12056 has an estimated population of 2,029 residents, with a density of 108 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12056?

The median home value in ZIP code 12056 is $293,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 12056 in?

ZIP code 12056 observes the EST timezone.