12078 ZIP Code
Gloversville, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 12078 |
| City/Town: | Gloversville |
| County: | Fulton |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,144 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,756 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,129 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,643 |
| Median Home Value: | $112,700 |
| Land Area: | 110.8 sq miles
287.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1344, -74.3396 |
Population Information (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,144 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,411 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,733 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,200 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,310 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,611 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,317 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,411 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,626 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,098 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,553 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,909 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,917 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,317 | 10.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,360 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 515 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $112,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $853 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,643 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,563 | 82.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,080 | 17.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,855 | 61.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,708 | 38.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,295 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 724 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,526 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,754 | 35.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,971 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,553 | 15.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,546 | 9.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,221 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (12078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,756 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,773 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,738 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,129 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,778 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,114 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 630 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,998 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,672 | 75.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,830 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 520 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 92 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,421 | 88.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 408 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 192 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 450 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,616 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,448 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,125 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 171 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 678 | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 276 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (12078 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 454 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 642 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 951 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,087 | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,448 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,768 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,221 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,326 | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 393 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 273 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (12078 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,016 | 79.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,027 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 244 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 206 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 420 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (12078 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 74 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 560 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,066 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 213 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,613 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 723 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 167 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 277 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 699 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,937 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 727 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 636 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 422 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,052 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,279 | 53.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,439 | 58.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 828 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (12078 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,809 | 71.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,837 | 40.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,480 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,023 | 10.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 243 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,851 | 19.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (12078 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,755 | 58.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 67 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,375 | 20.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 764 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 355 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 74 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 473 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 780 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (12078 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 198 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 471 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 589 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,010 | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 950 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,078 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,032 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,211 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,088 | 43.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (12078 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 154 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,127 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,940 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,115 | 35.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,799 | 15.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 508 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (12078 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,152 | 53.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 801 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,397 | 14.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,354 | 14.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 522 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 125 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 172 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (12078 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,399 | 14.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,414 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,559 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,191 | 12.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (12078 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 571 | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,017 | 34.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,162 | 19.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 754 | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 789 | 13.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 361 | 6.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 182 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (12078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,219 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $583 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $853 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,563 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,573 | 37.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,167 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,813 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,721 | 28.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,622 | 27.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,186 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (12078 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,366 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,494 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,858 | 41.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 257 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,431 | 15.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,240 | 34.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (12078 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,772 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 158 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 420 | 8.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,170 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,141 | 23.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 883 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,211 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,455 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,880 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,508 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 502 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,788 | 61.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,218 | 27.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (12078 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,850 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,047 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,346 | 77.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 701 | 23.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 57 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (12078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,672 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 174 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 472 | 271.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 472 | 271.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 472 | 271.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 151 | 86.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 17 | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 121 | 69.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (12078 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,944 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,374 | 97.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 570 | 2.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 364 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 118 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 74 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (12078 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,563 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,520 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
Gloversville, NY12078