| ZIP Code | 12009 |
|---|---|
| City | Altamont |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 716 ft |
| Latitude | 42.697723 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.03535 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.2% ▲ 66% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 981 (18%) |
| Some College | 489 (9%) |
| Associates | 452 (8.3%) |
| Bachelors | 620 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,874 (52.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,352 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $321,500 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,282/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,238 |
| Vacant Units | 116 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,238 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 116 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 12009 is located in Altamont, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 8,068, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 12009 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,352 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12009 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $321,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,282 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 12009 is primarily White (83.49%). Residents are highly educated — 64.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12009 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 12009 in Altamont, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,068 residents, a median household income of $114,352, and a median home value of $321,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.