12078

Zip code 12078: Gloversville, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12078?

12078 is assigned to Gloversville, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12078 in?

12078 is in Fulton County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12078?

About 22,589 people live in 12078, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 12078?

The median household income in 12078 is $58,367.

Q: What zip codes are near 12078?

The closest zip codes to 12078 are 12117, 12095, 12134, 12070, 12025.

Residential delivery areaFulton CountyEastern Time

Population

22,589

Median household income

$58K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$136K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$911/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

111 sq mi

204 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 12078

12078 is a small-town zip code in Gloversville, New York (Fulton County), covering 111 sq mi of land. About 22,589 people live here, or 204 per square mile. The median resident is 40.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,367 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $136,100, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $911 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 12078 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers13.4%
90th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%373rd of 1,685 in NY
Housing vacancy14.3%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%654th of 1,675 in NY
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%330th of 1,693 in NY
Government workers19%
81st
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%757th of 1,685 in NY
Poverty rate15.9%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · NY 14%395th of 1,679 in NY
Residents 65 and older19.6%
71st
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%868th of 1,693 in NY
Median age40.7
63rd
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,129th of 1,693 in NY
Average commute24.9 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,011th of 1,618 in NY
Homeownership rate64.1%
40th
U.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,301st of 1,673 in NY
Unemployment rate4.2%
37th
U.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%903rd of 1,685 in NY
Population22,589
35th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366291st of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%721st of 1,693 in NY
Median earnings per worker$43,295
34th
U.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,285th of 1,676 in NY
Per capita income$32,528
26th
U.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,354th of 1,690 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.406
25th
U.S. 0.483 · NY 0.5171,014th of 1,669 in NY
Broadband access88.2%
24th
U.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,145th of 1,673 in NY
Uninsured rate4.2%
24th
U.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%664th of 1,689 in NY
Population density204/sq mi
21st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi848th of 1,693 in NY
Rent-burdened renters42%
20th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%1,037th of 1,579 in NY
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%995th of 1,685 in NY
Median household income$58,367
18th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,384th of 1,602 in NY
Diversity index25.6
18th
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5856th of 1,693 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,377th of 1,691 in NY
Foreign-born residents2.7%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%1,079th of 1,693 in NY
Self-employed workers6.7%
16th
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,294th of 1,685 in NY
Median gross rent$911
14th
U.S. $1,413 · NY $1,6211,016th of 1,367 in NY
Work from home5.8%
11th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%1,382nd of 1,685 in NY
Median home value$136,100
7th
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,386th of 1,614 in NY

Measure	12078	Fulton	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Healthcare workers	13.4%	12.8%	11.8%	9.7%	90th	373rd of 1,685
Housing vacancy	14.3%	18.9%	10%	10.1%	85th	654th of 1,675
Veterans	8.8%	8.3%	3.7%	6.2%	83rd	330th of 1,693
Government workers	19%	18.7%	16.4%	14.5%	81st	757th of 1,685
Poverty rate	15.9%	13.1%	14%	12.5%	73rd	395th of 1,679
Residents 65 and older	19.6%	20.8%	17.9%	17.2%	71st	868th of 1,693
Median age	40.7	44.1	39.8	38.9	63rd	1,129th of 1,693
Average commute	24.9 min	25.4 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	42nd	1,011th of 1,618
Homeownership rate	64.1%	71.4%	54.3%	65.2%	40th	1,301st of 1,673
Unemployment rate	4.2%	3.5%	6.4%	5.2%	37th	903rd of 1,685
Population	22,589	52,487	19,852,366	334,922,499	35th	291st of 1,693
Residents under 18	20.4%	20%	20.5%	22%	35th	721st of 1,693
Median earnings per worker	$43,295	$47,698	$55,321	$49,666	34th	1,285th of 1,676
Per capita income	$32,528	$38,043	$50,712	$44,673	26th	1,354th of 1,690
Income inequality (Gini)	0.406	0.439	0.517	0.483	25th	1,014th of 1,669
Broadband access	88.2%	89.1%	90.8%	91%	24th	1,145th of 1,673
Uninsured rate	4.2%	3.8%	5.1%	8.4%	24th	664th of 1,689
Population density	204/sq mi	106/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	21st	848th of 1,693
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	42%	41.4%	52.1%	51.1%	20th	1,037th of 1,579
Tech workers	1.4%	1.8%	3.5%	3.8%	20th	995th of 1,685
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,367	$66,533	$85,974	$80,734	18th	1,384th of 1,602
Diversity index	25.6	22.3	65.5	61.4	18th	856th of 1,693
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.6%	20.9%	40.2%	35.7%	17th	1,377th of 1,691
Foreign-born residents	2.7%	2.3%	22.8%	14.1%	16th	1,079th of 1,693
Self-employed workers	6.7%	7.4%	9.7%	10%	16th	1,294th of 1,685
Median gross rent	$911	$912	$1,621	$1,413	14th	1,016th of 1,367
Work from home	5.8%	6.9%	14.9%	15.1%	11th	1,382nd of 1,685
Median home value	$136,100	$163,100	$423,800	$332,700	7th	1,386th of 1,614

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.7

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

19.6%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black1%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.3%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

25.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 10,071
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 59.9%
Married couples: 37.7%
Living alone: 31.8%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

12078

$58,367

Fulton Co.

$66,533

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,528

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12078

$136,100

Fulton Co.

$163,100

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12078

$911

Fulton Co.

$912

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

28%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 11,750
Owner-occupied: 64.1%
Vacant: 14.3%
Median year built: 1948
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.9%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

32%

20–29

16%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

24.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Office and admin

12%

Sales

Management

Production

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Retail

16%

Manufacturing

11%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Construction

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$43,295

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12078	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$65,675	$74,888
Service	$28,768	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,809	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,517	$49,199
Production and transportation	$42,571	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

35%

Some college

19%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
Households with broadband: 88.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76%
No internet access: 9.9%
Without health insurance: 4.2%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Gloversville
State: New York
County: Fulton County
Center point: 43.1343° N, 74.3396° W
Land area: 111 sq mi
Water area: 3.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Gloversville4% of zip
Caroga Lake (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 12078

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12117	Mayfield, NY	4.6 mi	2,871	$66,000	$208,500
12095	Johnstown, NY	8.1 mi	12,391	$69,469	$168,700
12134	Northville, NY	11 mi	3,846	$77,928	$222,600
12070	Fort Johnson, NY	11 mi	2,011	$86,989	$202,900
12025	Broadalbin, NY	11 mi	5,244	$74,352	$219,000
12068	Fonda, NY	13 mi	2,503	$72,788	$170,100
12177	Tribes Hill, NY	13 mi	387	$92,444	—
12069	Fort Hunter, NY	13 mi	425	$90,179	$161,700
12016	Auriesville, NY · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
12086	Hagaman, NY	15 mi	1,587	$78,155	$230,800
12074	Galway, NY	16 mi	2,848	$94,583	$304,800
12010	Amsterdam, NY	16 mi	27,750	$63,696	$180,200

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Questions about 12078

What city is zip code 12078?

12078 is assigned to Gloversville, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12078 in?

12078 is in Fulton County, New York.

What is the population of 12078?

About 22,589 people live in 12078, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12078 in?

12078 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 12078?

The median household income in 12078 is $58,367.

What zip codes are near 12078?

The closest zip codes to 12078 are 12117, 12095, 12134, 12070, 12025.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12078, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.