ZIP Code 12052 in Cropseyville, NY

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Cropseyville, New York
County:Rensselaer County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:41:24 PM
Population:1,535 [See All]
Area Codes:518 / 838
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.7653, -73.4867
Land Area:30.152 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 12052 has 1,535 residents and 614 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 44.3 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (90.1%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,535Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:1,915Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:1,610Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:50.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$118,424Source: Census ACS
Households:614Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$243,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.95Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,3841,2971,4511,4771,5241,5601,7131,5971,6111,9212,1491,9741,9311,915
Decennial Census1,568------------------1,535--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.3

Male Median Age: 43.8

Female Median Age: 44.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male51324241413958414935517164465129713
Female26443251135944616038547871504227816
Total777674925498102102109731051491359693561529
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,38394.27%
Black:100.68%
Hispanic:*402.73%
Asian:140.95%
American Indian:60.41%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:140.95%
Total:1,467100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:76149.58%43.8 years
Females:77450.42%44.8 years
Total:1,535100%44.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,86697.44%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:241.25%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:221.15%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:31.31%
Total Population:1,915100%
Total Native Population:1,89098.69%
Total Foreign-born Population:251.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $118,424, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $50,846 (75.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,745. Family households earn a median of $123,424 versus $66,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,174). By gender, male median income is $68,148 and female is $58,929, which is above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,219 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.5%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$67,578$59,032$68,500$67,188$66,012$64,250$66,579$75,000$77,679$84,955$104,167$113,977$116,250$118,424
Median Family Income$85,625$83,250$81,296$81,333$78,750$70,833$82,656$93,162$96,875$104,907$112,750$118,798$120,978$123,424
Median NonFamily Income$42,391$41,280$41,452$40,694$40,511$40,417$41,779$41,382$40,417$43,234$47,898$53,553$55,188$66,250
Median Male Income$53,350$53,281$54,844$46,094$0$47,321$51,150$49,667$53,750$53,482$70,508$77,931$69,625$68,148
Median Female Income$38,971$48,900$49,231$48,875$0$46,131$46,500$48,028$48,795$54,295$56,250$60,512$61,000$58,929
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,06572.06%
Unemployed:211.42%
Not In Labor Force:39226.52%
Total:1,478100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:49246.20%
Service:17516.43%
Sales and Office:17716.62%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:777.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:14413.52%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,065100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $243,500, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $81,600 (50.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,900. The median gross rent is $1,178, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $378 (47.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $146. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.10% (50.32% with a mortgage, 49.68% free-and-clear) and renters 7.90% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.25%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$161,900$172,200$172,700$167,100$174,700$165,900$169,000$181,500$188,600$191,000$194,100$230,900$228,900$243,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:59.43%
$500 to $999:815.09%
$1,000 to $1,499:2852.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:59.43%
$2,000 to $2,499:713.21%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:53100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$800$545$0$661$679$775$850$875$1,032$1,080$1,157$1,339$1,276$1,178
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):31146.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):30745.75%
Renter Occupied:537.90%
Total Occupied Housing Units:671100%

Occupied Housing Units:67177.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):19222.25%
Total Housing Units:863100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:75787.72%
Multi-Family Units:60.70%
Other Units:10011.59%
Total Housing Units:863100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 36.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 6.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (47.55%). College enrollment is 20.87%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:231.77%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:382.93%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):30923.82%
Some college, no degree:30423.44%
Associate's degree:14611.26%
Bachelor's degree:24819.12%
Graduate or professional degree:22917.66%
Total:1,297100%
High school or higher:1,23695.30%
Bachelor's degree or higher:47736.78%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,60071.08%
Public Insurance:62127.59%
No Insurance:301.33%
Total:2,251100%
Has Health Insurance:2,22198.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%8.4%8.4%8.0%8.9%12.7%5.5%5.5%8.2%6.9%4.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:213.81%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):15327.77%
High school (grades 9-12):26247.55%
College or graduate school:11520.87%
Total:551100%
Early Childhood:213.81%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):43679.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 12052 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 20 business establishments, employing about 160 people with an annual payroll of $5,886,000. USPS data shows 644 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:644Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:926Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:644Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:20Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,389,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,886,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:160Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 12052 is located in Rensselaer County, New York, within the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 10580) and New York's 21st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 870,716 people, about 0.18% of whom live in ZIP Code 12052. It covers 30.152 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.962 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:10580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:870,716Source: Census
MSA:Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSASource: Census
Land Area:30.152 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.962 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:21Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:15114.76 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


12053 | | 12051

Schools in ZIP Code 12052


We could not locate which school district 12052 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tamarac Middle School High School 3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
District: Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill)Nearby
Tamarac Elementary School 3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
District: Brunswick Central School District (Brittonkill)Nearby
Poestenkill Elementary School 1 School Rd
Poestenkill, NY 12140
District: Averill Park Central School DistrictNearby
Berlin Elementary School 53 School St
Berlin, NY 12022
District: Berlin Central School DistrictNearby
Algonquin Middle School 333 Ny Rt 351
Averill Park, NY 12018
District: Averill Park Central School DistrictNearby
Vanderheyden Hall 614 Cooper Hill Rd
Wynantskill, NY 12198
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Jude The Apostle School 35 Dana Ave
Wynantskill, NY 12198
District: Private SchoolNearby
Susan Odell Taylor School For Children 116 Pinewoods Ave
Troy, NY 12180
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 12052


Samaritan Hospital School Of Nursing 1300 Massachusetts Avenue
Troy, NY 12065
Type: Post Secondary
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 110 8th St
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Type: Post Secondary
Russell Sage College 65 1st Street
Troy, NY 12180
Type: Post Secondary
Hudson Valley Community College 80 Vandenburgh Ave
Troy, NY 12180
Type: Post Secondary
Siena College 515 Loudon Rd
Loudonville, NY 12211-1462
Type: Post Secondary
Williams College 880 Main St
Williamstown, MA 01267
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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