12078 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 12078, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

12078 is a zip code in Fulton County, New York, which covers Bleecker, Caroga, Gloversville, Johnstown, Johns, and Mayfield, with a total population of 23,048 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 12078 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 12078.

The estimated population of people living in 12078 is 23,048, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 12078 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,048
+0.4%
-2.20%
2020
22,956
 -1.98% -
2019
23,419
+0.16%
-
2018
23,381
 -0.79% -
2017
23,566
 - -

Population of 12078 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 12078 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
87.2%
93%
 -6.24%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.3%
 +7.69%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
4.8%
3.3%
 +45.45%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
1.5%
 +246.67%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 12078 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 12078 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 12078 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 12078 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 -2.26% 41.9 -1.41% 43.8 -2.23%
2020 44.3 +0.23% 42.5 +0.71% 44.8 -0.67%
2019 44.2 +0.45% 42.2 +1.2% 45.1 -0.44%
2018 44 +2.56% 41.7 +0.97% 45.3 +0.89%
2017 42.9 - 41.3 - 44.9 -

The median age of the 12078 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 12078 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,497 -15.47% 1,209 +4.28% 1,276 1,255
10 to 19 1,414 -0.36% 1,377 +13.57% 1,401 1,567
20 to 29 1,472 -4.11% 1,343 -19.88% 1,387 1,094
30 to 39 1,315 +9.62% 1,206 +25.51% 1,439 1,505
40 to 49 1,566 -11.82% 1,710 -17.24% 1,363 1,428
50 to 59 1,790 -6.33% 1,564 -10.16% 1,668 1,407
60 to 69 1,415 +17.52% 1,520 +13.04% 1,674 1,723
70+ 1,278 -10.59% 1,890 -9.41% 1,145 1,716

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 12078 zip code is $46,386.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 12078.

  • Under 25
    $27,109.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,196.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,022.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 12078 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 12078, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 12078 is currently $61,096.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.41% of households in 12078 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 12078 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.96%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 12078 is $25,473.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 12078 by the total population of 12078.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 12078 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 12078 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.38%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 12078 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 12078 zip over the age of 16 is 18,626.

Of those people, a total of 56.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 12078 is 53.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 12078 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,077 54.80% 26.60%
20 to 24 years 1,296 72.80% 13.70%
25 to 29 years 1,185 86.40% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 1,270 80.90% 11.60%
35 to 44 years 2,794 78.20% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 2,979 62.40% 0.70%
55 to 59 years 1,767 67.20% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 1,979 48.30% 0.60%
65 to 74 years 2,424 28.10% 4.40%
75 years and over 1,855 7.40% 10.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 12078. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,993 57.20% 6.30%
Black or African American 304 24.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 94 43.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 56 0.00% 0.00%
Other 283 68.60% 14.90%
Two or more races 864 62.40% 0.60%
Hispanic or Latino 724 77.30% 9.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,794 56.70% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 12078 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 12078 is 9,944, with median earnings of $32,982.00.

Women in 12078 are earning approximately 83.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,944 $32,982.00
Male 5,268 $37,214.00
Female 4,676 $31,047.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 12078 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 617 $55,250.00
Business and Financial 254 $61,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 110 $53,359.00
Architecture and Engineering 105 $83,232.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $58,843.00
Community and Social Service 176 $45,786.00
Legal 18 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 740 $53,077.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 135 $26,615.00
Healthcare Practitioners 539 $55,450.00
Healthcare Support 830 $27,905.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 153 $23,892.00
Law Enforcement 88 $64,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 334 $15,724.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 440 $31,389.00
Personal Care and Service 226 $12,016.00
Sales 1,157 $22,730.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,139 $34,035.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 51 $25,521.00
Construction and Extraction 576 $35,444.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $52,944.00
Production 696 $32,395.00
Transportation and Material Moving 496 $27,007.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 12078 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 12078.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 275 $60,074.00 342 $51,905.00
Business and Financial 184 $54,474.00 70 $78,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $41,458.00 59 $53,945.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $70,729.00 82 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $57,824.00 54 $95,724.00
Community and Social Service 74 $42,321.00 102 $45,857.00
Legal 16 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 154 $66,154.00 586 $50,682.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 83 $28,867.00 52 $3,902.00
Healthcare Practitioners 111 $79,263.00 428 $43,729.00
Healthcare Support 167 $42,641.00 663 $23,257.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 106 $28,750.00 47 $0.00
Law Enforcement 88 $64,375.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $15,938.00 219 $15,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 294 $11,154.00 146 $35,000.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $51,641.00 187 $11,230.00
Sales 642 $22,692.00 515 $22,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 315 $34,107.00 824 $34,009.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $0.00 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 576 $35,444.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 231 $53,438.00 26 $0.00
Production 527 $41,222.00 169 $25,861.00
Transportation and Material Moving 464 $26,901.00 32 $33,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,418 households in 12078, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,828 families living in the 12078 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 12078:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,443 789 1,596 3,590
Average Household Size 2.98 3.22 3.29 1.27
Total Families 3,443 789 1,596 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.65 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 5,828 families living in 12078, 16.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 12078:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,787 housing units in 12078.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,418 79.90%
Vacant 2,369 20.10%

29.44% of the total 11,787 housing units in 12078 are rental units. This is approximately 3,470 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,701 are occupied by the owner - or 48.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 12078 is $771.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 12078 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    247
  • Less than $500
    662
  • $500 to $999
    2,045
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    733
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    15
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    12

Property Value

The median value of a property in 12078 is $102,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 12078 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    671
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,123
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,225
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    568
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    781
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    169
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    156
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 12078. The chart below shows the number of properties in 12078 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,095
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,205
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,213
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,189
  • 1970 to 1979
    905
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,017
  • 1990 to 1999
    496
  • 2000 to 2009
    430
  • 2010 to 2013
    237
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 12078 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,445
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,499
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,290
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,184

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 12078 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 12078 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 12078.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    483
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,558
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,866
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,177
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    677
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    492
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    843
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    54
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    299
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,014
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    825
  • 90 or more minutes
    128

Summary

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