PlainZIP

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
$120,101
Median income
$342,900
Median home value
52.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $62,021. Local economic indicators show a 3.8% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $342,900 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,285 monthly, and 79.0% of units 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. To put 12009 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Albany County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 12009?

44.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$62,021

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12009 ranks nationally

Altamont, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$120,101 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,190

Total Housing Units

3,082

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$342,900

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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

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ZIP 12009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12009 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.