| ZIP Code | 12061 |
|---|---|
| City | East Greenbush |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 605 ft |
| Latitude | 42.599312 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.657175 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36083 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 1.4% ▼ 86% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.7% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 77 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,110 (16.1%) |
| Some College | 564 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 608 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 706 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,809 (55.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,083 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $311,300 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,741/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,144 |
| Vacant Units | 160 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,144 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 160 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 12061 is located in East Greenbush, New York, within Rensselaer County. With a population of 9,778, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 12061 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,083 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12061 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $311,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,741 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 12061 is primarily White (83.95%). Residents are highly educated — 65.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.4%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12061 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 12061 in East Greenbush, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,778 residents, a median household income of $117,083, and a median home value of $311,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.