ZIP Code 12010

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Amsterdam · Montgomery County · New York

Population
28,937

86/sq mi

Median income
$63,696

▼ 17% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$180,200

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.6%

Median age 42.1

Land area
338.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12010 in Amsterdam, New York has a population of 28,937. The median household income is $63,696, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $180,200, 35% below the US average. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12010 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 338.4 square miles in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. The area is home to 28,937 residents, producing a population density of 86 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 12010 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12010 sits at $63,696 (31% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,408. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $180,200 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,000 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12010 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 12010 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 12010

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12010.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12010, Amsterdam, 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

28,937

Population

338.4

Area (sq mi)

86

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12010?

42.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%

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?

$63,696

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$36,408

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,572

Total Housing Units

11,488

Occupied Units

2,084

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$180,200

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12010 have decreased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 188
2021 +15.4% 217
2022 +8.1% 234
2023 +22.1% 286
2024 -7.3% 265

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 711 business establishments in ZIP 12010, employing approximately 12,716 people with a combined annual payroll of $680,324,000.

711

Businesses

12,716

Employees

$680.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 142 20.0%
Retail trade 113 15.9%
Accommodation and food services 81 11.4%
Construction 77 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 69 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 32 4.5%
Manufacturing 30 4.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 3.7%
Finance and insurance 25 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 3.5%
Wholesale trade 23 3.2%
Information 13 1.8%
Educational services 5 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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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12070 Fort Johnson, NY 1,410 5.2 mi
12137 Pattersonville, NY 1,679 6.1 mi
12150 Rotterdam Junction, NY 914 7.3 mi
12025 Broadalbin, NY 5,505 10.2 mi
12074 Galway, NY 2,963 10.2 mi
12306 Schenectady, NY 25,636 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12010 in?
ZIP code 12010 (Amsterdam) is located in Montgomery County, New York. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12010?
ZIP code 12010 in Amsterdam, NY has a population of 28,937 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12010?
The median household income in ZIP 12010 is $63,696, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12010?
The median home value in ZIP 12010 is $180,200, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12010?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12010 is White at 70.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12010?
ZIP code 12010 has 711 business establishments employing approximately 12,716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12010?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12010 are: Health care and social assistance (142), Retail trade (113), Accommodation and food services (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12010?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12010 decreased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. 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 12010?
In ZIP code 12010, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% 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 12010?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12010 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12010?
In ZIP code 12010, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12010?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12010 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Amsterdam, NY

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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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