| ZIP Code | 12060 |
|---|---|
| City | East Chatham |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 778 ft |
| Latitude | 42.410631 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.505286 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.4% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 143 (10.2%) |
| Some College | 118 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 252 (18%) |
| Bachelors | 142 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 732 (52.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,109 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $352,800 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,043/mo ↑ 123% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 987 |
| Vacant Units | 200 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 987 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 200 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 12060 is located in East Chatham, New York, within Columbia County. With a population of 1,768, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.4 years. Economically, 12060 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,109 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12060 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $352,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,043 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 12060 is primarily White (91.06%). Residents are highly educated — 62.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12060 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 12060 in East Chatham, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,768 residents, a median household income of $102,109, and a median home value of $352,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.