Altamont, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12009
Albany County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,164
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $120,101
- Median income Above-median income area
- $342,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altamont pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12009 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12009 (Altamont, NY) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.7 in 2023 to 271.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12009 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Altamont, Albany County, New York, home to 7,164 residents across 135.2 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12009 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,101 (30% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,021. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $342,900 (9% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,285; 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Albany County, so 12009 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altamont, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12009.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12009, Altamont, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,164
Population
135.2
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12009?
44.3
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
8.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$120,101
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$62,021
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12009 ranks among New York ZIPs
Altamont, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,101 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,190housing units
3,190
Total Housing Units
3,082
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,285
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12009 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.4% | 180 |
| 2021 | +10.5% | 198 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 217 |
| 2023 | +16.5% | 253 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 272 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 169 business establishments in ZIP 12009, employing approximately 2,463 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,502,000.
169
Businesses
2,463
Employees
$133.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 8.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
| Information | 3 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12009 vs 12085 →
ZIP 12009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12303
Schenectady (12303)
29,857 residents
- 12306
Schenectady (12306)
25,636 residents
- 12159 7,896
Slingerlands (12159)
7,896 residents
- 12009 7,164
Altamont (12009)
7,164 residents
- 12186 6,277
Voorheesville (12186)
6,277 residents
- 12305 5,716
Schenectady (12305)
5,716 residents
- 12084 4,271
Guilderland (12084)
4,271 residents
- 12056 2,310
Duanesburg (12056)
2,310 residents
- 12059 1,632
East Berne (12059)
1,632 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12009 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12056
Duanesburg (12056)
$132,150 median income
- 12159
Slingerlands (12159)
$128,306 median income
- 12041
Clarksville (12041)
$122,143 median income
- 12009
Altamont (12009)
$120,101 median income
- 12186
Voorheesville (12186)
$112,446 median income
- 12059
East Berne (12059)
$106,506 median income
- 12084
Guilderland (12084)
$91,063 median income
- 12303
Schenectady (12303)
$84,375 median income
- 12306
Schenectady (12306)
$83,202 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12009 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12085 | Guilderland Center, NY | 479 | 3.5 mi |
| 12306 | Schenectady, NY | 25,636 | 7.4 mi |
| 12059 | East Berne, NY | 1,632 | 6.1 mi |
| 12056 | Duanesburg, NY | 2,310 | 5.6 mi |
| 12186 | Voorheesville, NY | 6,277 | 5.8 mi |
| 12084 | Guilderland, NY | 4,271 | 6.7 mi |
| 12303 | Schenectady, NY | 29,857 | 6.5 mi |
| 12041 | Clarksville, NY | 481 | 8.7 mi |
| 12305 | Schenectady, NY | 5,716 | 8.9 mi |
| 12159 | Slingerlands, NY | 7,896 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12009, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,164 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12009 in?
ZIP code 12009 (Altamont) is located in Albany County, New York. Albany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/albany-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12009?
ZIP code 12009 in Altamont, NY has a population of 7,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12009?
The median household income in ZIP 12009 is $120,101, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12009?
The median home value in ZIP 12009 is $342,900, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12009 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12009?
ZIP code 12009 has 169 business establishments employing approximately 2,463 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12009 are: Construction (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Retail trade (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12009?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12009 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12009?
In ZIP code 12009, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12009?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12009 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12009?
In ZIP code 12009, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12009 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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