ZIP Code 12060

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East Chatham · Columbia County · New York

Population
1,507

17/sq mi

Median income
$101,548

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$399,400

▲ 44% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
55.7%

Median age 53.8

Land area
89.2 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12060 in East Chatham, New York has a population of 1,507. The median household income is $101,548, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $399,400, 44% above the US average. 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12060 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.2 square miles in East Chatham, Columbia County, New York. The area is home to 1,507 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 12060 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12060 sits at $101,548 (10% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,955. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $399,400 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $2,157 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12060 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 12060 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 12060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12060.

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 12060, East Chatham, 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

1,507

Population

89.2

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12060?

53.8

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$101,548

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$62,955

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.7%

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

What does housing look like?

958

Total Housing Units

796

Occupied Units

162

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$399,400

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$2,157

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 12060, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,434,000.

36

Businesses

127

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 22.2%
Construction 7 19.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 16.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 13.9%
Retail trade 3 8.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
12029 Canaan, NY 1,113 3.5 mi
12136 Old Chatham, NY 804 3.5 mi
12195 West Lebanon, NY 154 5.0 mi
12024 Brainard, NY 31 4.6 mi
12165 Spencertown, NY 175 7.4 mi
12017 Austerlitz, NY 435 6.8 mi
12062 East Nassau, NY 1,776 7.9 mi
12115 Malden Bridge, NY 189 5.9 mi
12037 Chatham, NY 4,015 6.2 mi
12125 New Lebanon, NY 1,373 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12060 in?
ZIP code 12060 (East Chatham) is located in Columbia County, New York. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12060?
ZIP code 12060 in East Chatham, NY has a population of 1,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12060?
The median household income in ZIP 12060 is $101,548, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12060?
The median home value in ZIP 12060 is $399,400, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12060?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12060 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12060?
ZIP code 12060 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12060?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12060 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12060?
In ZIP code 12060, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.7% 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 12060?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12060 is 26.2 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 12060?
In ZIP code 12060, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12060?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12060 is 3.4% 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 East Chatham, 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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