12059 ZIP Code — East Berne, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12059 is located in East Berne, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 22.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,417 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12059

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,692. 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 construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% 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 12059 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,417

population

22.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Berne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12186 Voorheesville (5.1 mi) 12009 Altamont (5.4 mi) 12023 Berne (5.4 mi) 12041 Clarksville (6.2 mi) 12193 Westerlo (7 mi) 12085 Guilderland Center (7.9 mi) 12147 Rensselaerville (8.8 mi) 12067 Feura Bush (9.4 mi) 12054 Delmar (10 mi) 12159 Slingerlands (10.2 mi) 12084 Guilderland (10.2 mi) 12056 Duanesburg (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,417
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	22.78 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	42.6184
Longitude	-74.0736
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	27.6%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,417

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$97,692

Median household income

$46,446

Per capita income

$289,600

Median home value

$1,117

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

915

Housing units

26.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

132

35–44

125

154

45–54

146

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	200	14.1%
18 and over	1,217	85.9%
65 and over	255	18.0%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%

Two or more races 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,382	97.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	1.1%
Two or more races	10	0.7%
Asian	6	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.3%
Other race	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.6%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.5%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	7.1%	8.0%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 16.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	23.4%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	16.9%
Median income	$97,692

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 28.7%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$289,600
Median rent / month	$1,117
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	37.5%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	13.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	23.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	50.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Fuel oil	65.5%
Wood	10.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	375	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	86	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	126	20.7%
Households with children under 18	139	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	33.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	23.8%
Married	66.3%	59.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	9.6%
Divorced	5.6%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.6%
Kindergarten	21	9.2%
Elementary school	142	62.0%
High school	17	7.4%
College / grad school	43	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.2%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Public administration 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Professional & management 7.4%

Other services 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Retail trade 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.5%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.3%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,397	98.6%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,394	98.4%
Born in same state	1,387	97.9%
Born in different state	1,102	77.8%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.6%
Not a US citizen	14	60.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	439	31%
French	106	7.5%
Arab	41	2.9%
English	40	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	20	1.4%
Irish	15	1.1%
Dutch	6	0.4%
Polish	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12059

What city is ZIP code 12059 in?

ZIP code 12059 is primarily assigned to East Berne, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12059 in?

ZIP code 12059 falls within Albany County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12059 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 12059 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12059 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 12059 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12059?

ZIP code 12059 has an estimated population of 1,417 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12059?

The median household income in ZIP code 12059 is $97,692, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12059 in?

ZIP code 12059 observes the EST timezone.