ZIP Code 12010
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Amsterdam · Montgomery County · New York
- Population
- 28,937
- Median income
- $63,696
- Median home value
- $180,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.6%
- Land area
- 338.4 sq mi
86/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.1
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
142 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Construction
Construction
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12010?
42.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.4%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12010 vs 12069 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12069 | Fort Hunter, NY | 256 | 5.3 mi |
| 12177 | Tribes Hill, NY | 518 | 5.8 mi |
| 12086 | Hagaman, NY | 1,865 | 5.3 mi |
| 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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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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