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ZIP 12078

Pop. 22,589·Fulton County·331st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,248/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$717
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ZIP 12078 · $1,248
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,100/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,976/yr
At $1,248/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyFulton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 12078 (Gloversville, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,589
Median income
$58,367
Median age
40.7
Renters
35.9%
Age distribution
20.4%
20.3%
23.6%
16.2%
19.6%
Under 1820.4%
18–3420.3%
35–5423.6%
55–6416.2%
65+19.6%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.9%
White86.9%
Black1.4%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian1.1%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
34.6%
35.2%
18.6%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+18.6%
Housing tenure
64.1%
35.9%
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 12078 in Gloversville, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,386 → $58,367
up 25.8%
Population
23,048 → 22,589
down 2.0%
Renter share
39.5% → 35.9%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.4% → 18.6%
+2.2 pts
Median age
43.3 → 40.7
-2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $58,367 today, compared with $46,386 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 23,048 to 22,589 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 35.9% of households rent today, against 39.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.4% to 18.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 12078 covers Gloversville, NY. The median rent here is $1,248/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($58,367/yr), ZIP 12078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 12078?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 12078 (Gloversville, NY) is $1,248. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 12078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 12078's median rent of $1,248/mo is $717 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 12078 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 12078 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #331 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,248/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 12078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,248/mo in ZIP 12078. The local median household income is $58,367/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12078?

Rent in ZIP 12078 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 12078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 12078 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,248/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($58,367/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 12078 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 12078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.9% of ZIP 12078 households are renters, while 64.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 12078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 12078 compare to the rest of Gloversville?

ZIP 12078 sits right at the Gloversville citywide median of $1,248/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 12078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 12078 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,248/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 12078's median household income ($58,367/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 12078 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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