The 12028 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Buskirk, NY (Rensselaer County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 849. Approximately 27.5% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $39,321. Median househould income in this region is $74,091, while about 7% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 12028 is approximately 46.6 years, and 26.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 12028, 92.6% of the population graduated high school, while 27.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.2% in this Rensselaer County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12028 are older than average. The median age of 46.6 years in ZIP Code 12028 is approximately 22.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.7% of the population in 12028 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 12028 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 20.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12028 is $74,091, while the region's mean household income is $104,254. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,321. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12028 of $39,321 is approximately 0.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 6.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 31.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.4% of the population in 12028 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12028 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12028, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 12028 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12028 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.9%), followed by Asian (3.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 12028, 92.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 3.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rensselaer County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12028, an estimated 29.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Rensselaer County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 29.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 20.5% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12028 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12028 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12028 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.14% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12028 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.98¢/kWh | 20.52¢/kWh | 9.35¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12028 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.35 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.17 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.36 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.62 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.02 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.55 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.97 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.23 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.48 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12028, 66.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.1 minutes. Approximately 20.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12028 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.7% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12028 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.9% |
| Construction | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 17.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |