ZIP Code 12060
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East Chatham · Columbia County · New York
- Population
- 1,507
- Median income
- $101,548
- Median home value
- $399,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.7%
- Land area
- 89.2 sq mi
17/sq mi
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.8
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12060?
53.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
9.4%
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?
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12060 vs 12029 →
| 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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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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