ZIP Code 12009
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Altamont · Albany County · New York
- Population
- 7,164
- Median income
- $120,101
- Median home value
- $342,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.9%
- Land area
- 135.2 sq mi
53/sq mi
▲ 57% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 12009 in Altamont, New York has a population of 7,164. The median household income is $120,101, which is 57% above the national average. Median home value is $342,900, 23% above the US average. 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12009 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.2 square miles in Altamont, Albany County, New York. The area is home to 7,164 residents, producing a population density of 53 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12009 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12009 sits at $120,101 (30% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,021. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $342,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,285 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12009 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Albany County, so you can benchmark 12009 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 12009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$62,021
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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