12085 ZIP Code — Guilderland Center, NY

Albany County, New York

ZIP code 12085 is located in Guilderland Center, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 0.67 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12085

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 90%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $34,375. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry.

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

Overall, ZIP code 12085 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

255

population

0.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12085 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12085

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12085. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guilderland Center	Acceptable
Guilderland Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12009 Altamont (3.3 mi) 12084 Guilderland (3.4 mi) 12303 Schenectady (4.6 mi) 12186 Voorheesville (4.9 mi) 12304 Schenectady (5.8 mi) 12159 Slingerlands (6.3 mi) 12307 Schenectady (7.2 mi) 12203 Albany (7.2 mi) 12056 Duanesburg (7.2 mi) 12306 Schenectady (7.3 mi) 12305 Schenectady (7.7 mi) 12345 Schenectady (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	381 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.7041
Longitude	-73.9709
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	79.6%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

381

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$34,375

Median household income

$20,603

Per capita income

Median home value

$973

Median monthly rent

10.5%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

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	22	8.6%
18 and over	233	91.4%
65 and over	91	35.7%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Black or African American 9.8%

Two or more races 8.6%

Group	Count	%
White	208	81.6%
Black or African American	25	9.8%
Two or more races	22	8.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.6%	37.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	24.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.0%	11.5%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 18.4%

$35k–$50k 47.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	18.4%
$35k–$50k	47.4%
Median income	$34,375

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$973
Owner occupied	10.5%
Renter occupied	89.5%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	8.5%
Large apartment buildings	76.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	36.9%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	70.2%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.7%
Electricity	26.3%
Fuel oil	36.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9	7.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	56.1%
Female householder, no spouse	41	36.0%
Households with children under 18	21	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	12	10.5%
Average household size	1.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	21.0%
Married	11.7%	22.9%
Separated	0.0%	6.7%
Widowed	15.6%	39.0%
Divorced	28.9%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	51.2%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	21	48.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 33.3%

Wholesale trade 28.0%

Retail trade 18.7%

Other services 10.7%

Construction 9.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	33.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	46.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.7%
Retirement income	10.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.1%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	11.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	255	100.0%
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)	255	100.0%
Born in same state	255	100.0%
Born in different state	250	98.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	20.8%
English	27	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	9.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12085

What city is ZIP code 12085 in?

ZIP code 12085 is primarily assigned to Guilderland Center, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12085 in?

ZIP code 12085 falls within Albany County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12085 mostly rentals?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 12085 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 12085 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 12085 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12085?

17% of residents in ZIP code 12085 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12085?

The median household income in ZIP code 12085 is $34,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12085 in?

ZIP code 12085 observes the EST timezone.