12084 ZIP Code — Guilderland, NY
Albany County, New York
ZIP code 12084 is located in Guilderland, New York, within Albany County. It covers approximately 3.81 square miles and serves a population of 5,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.
About ZIP code 12084
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $301,000. Renters make up the majority at 76%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $90,052. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
5,069
population
3.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12084 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12084
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12084. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Guilderland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
12085 Guilderland Center (3.4 mi)
12303 Schenectady (3.8 mi)
12203 Albany (3.9 mi)
12159 Slingerlands (4.1 mi)
12205 Albany (4.6 mi)
12304 Schenectady (4.6 mi)
12186 Voorheesville (5.9 mi)
12206 Albany (6 mi)
12208 Albany (6.1 mi)
12054 Delmar (6.4 mi)
12009 Altamont (6.6 mi)
12309 Schenectady (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,069 |
| Population density | 1,330 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6998 |
| Longitude | -73.9051 |
| 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 | 22.4% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.5% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
5,069
Population
1,330
People per sq mi
33.5
Median age
$90,052
Median household income
$48,290
Per capita income
$301,000
Median home value
$1,467
Median monthly rent
24.3%
Home ownership
7.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
701
Housing units
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
156
Under 5
131
195
5–9
164
168
10–14
142
118
15–19
100
233
20–24
197
606
25–34
511
448
35–44
379
259
45–54
219
104
55–59
87
94
60–64
80
199
65–74
168
113
75–84
96
55
85+
47
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,105 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 3,964 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 678 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 33.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.6%
Asian
26.2%
Black or African American
8.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,156 | 61.6% |
| Asian | 1,344 | 26.2% |
| Black or African American | 438 | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 106 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 1% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.5% | 24.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 8.0% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
24.6%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $90,052 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
43.9%
$300k–$500k
39.8%
$500k–$1M
10.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $301,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,467 |
| Owner occupied | 24.3% |
| Renter occupied | 75.7% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 25.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 38.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 19.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 8.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.4% |
| Electricity | 32.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 4.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 964 | 43.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 295 | 13.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 585 | 26.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 360 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 761 | 34.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 438 | 19.9% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.4% | 31.3% |
| Married | 43.7% | 48.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
13.3%
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
30.2%
Graduate / professional
32.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 62.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 12 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 533 | 49.2% |
| High school | 214 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 259 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Professional & management
20.9%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Retail trade
11.1%
Public administration
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Construction
1.4%
Other services
1.3%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.2% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.7% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 19.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 3.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
7.4%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
21.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.0% |
| Retirement income | 15.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 20.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.2% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 15.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.9% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 6.1% |
| No health insurance | 7.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 73.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 7.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 179 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 28.8% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,782 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 508 | 10.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 161 | 3.4% |
| Other languages | 347 | 7.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,693 | 72.9% |
| Born in same state | 3,658 | 72.2% |
| Born in different state | 2,883 | 56.9% |
| Foreign born | 35 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,376 | 27.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 247 | 18.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 990 | 19.5% |
| French | 296 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 75 | 1.5% |
| English | 72 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 36 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12084
What city is ZIP code 12084 in?
ZIP code 12084 is primarily assigned to Guilderland, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12084 in?
ZIP code 12084 falls within Albany County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12084 mostly rentals?
76% of occupied units in ZIP code 12084 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12084?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 12084?
ZIP code 12084 has an estimated population of 5,069 residents, with a density of 1,330 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12084?
The median home value in ZIP code 12084 is $301,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 12084 in?
ZIP code 12084 observes the EST timezone.