| ZIP Code | 12469 |
|---|---|
| City | Preston Hollow |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Albany County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 2,028 ft |
| Latitude | 42.448595 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.246097 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.7 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 243 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 68 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 45 (6.5%) |
| Bachelors | 62 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 262 (37.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,844 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 86% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,700 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 720 |
| Vacant Units | 321 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 720 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 321 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 12469 is located in Preston Hollow, New York, within Albany County. With a population of 842, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.7 years. Economically, 12469 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,844 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12469 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,700 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 12469 is primarily White (91.92%). Residents are well-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 86% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12469 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 12469 in Preston Hollow, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 842 residents, a median household income of $89,844, and a median home value of $221,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.