City

Altona, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  New York

👥1,994Population
💰$52,092Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$108,300Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓16.3%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊10.6%Unemployment▲ 117% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.3% Female 36.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 5.3%Asian: 1.6%Other: 1.2%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic7.2%
Black5.3%
Asian1.6%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads16.3% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment10.6% ▲ 117% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1.3%)
HS Graduate582 (48%)
Some College267 (22%)
Associates150 (12.4%)
Bachelors120 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree78 (6.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 48%Some College: 22%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad48.0%
Some College22.0%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,092 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$108,300 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units824
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Altona, NY

Altona is a city in New York, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,994 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Altona is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,092 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Altona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Altona is less-educated. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.6%).

Altona, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Altona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12910 1,994 $52,092 $108,300 $892 10.6% 16.3% 79.3%