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East Greenbush, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12061

Rensselaer County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,050
174/sq mi
$110,962
Median income
$343,800
Median home value
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Greenbush pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
174
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12061 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Greenbush, Rensselaer County, New York, home to 9,050 residents across 52.1 square miles, a density of 174 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12061 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,962 (20% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $61,388. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $343,800 (9% below the state average), median rent at $1,800 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 12061 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rensselaer County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Greenbush, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12061.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12061, East Greenbush, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,050

Population

52.1

Area (sq mi)

174

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12061?

40.7

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$110,962

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$61,388

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12061 ranks nationally

East Greenbush, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$110,962 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,154

Total Housing Units

4,002

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$343,800

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,800

Median Rent

1981

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12061 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 184
2021 +12.5% 207
2022 +9.0% 225
2023 +6.9% 241
2024 +6.2% 256

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 236 business establishments in ZIP 12061, employing approximately 3,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $201,435,000.

236

Businesses

3,090

Employees

$201.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 34 14.4%
Construction 32 13.6%
Retail trade 30 12.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 28 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 28 11.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.9%
Finance and insurance 13 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.4%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Information 3 1.3%

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 12061 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12061 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12061 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12063 East Schodack, NY 444 2.5 mi
12196 West Sand Lake, NY 3,031 3.0 mi
12144 Rensselaer, NY 20,555 3.9 mi
12198 Wynantskill, NY 7,903 5.5 mi
12033 Castleton On Hudson, NY 7,851 4.9 mi
12123 Nassau, NY 5,124 5.7 mi
12077 Glenmont, NY 6,246 6.5 mi
12202 Albany, NY 9,628 6.0 mi
12207 Albany, NY 1,948 6.1 mi
12132 North Chatham, NY 338 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rensselaer County

12180 standard
Troy, NY
Pop: 53,606
12144 standard
Rensselaer, NY
Pop: 20,555
12182 standard
Troy, NY
Pop: 14,733
12018 standard
Averill Park, NY
Pop: 7,930
12198 standard
Wynantskill, NY
Pop: 7,903
12033 standard
Castleton On Hudson, NY
Pop: 7,851

Related Areas

Rensselaer County East Greenbush, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12061 in? ▼
ZIP code 12061 (East Greenbush) is located in Rensselaer County, New York. Rensselaer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rensselaer-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12061? ▼
ZIP code 12061 in East Greenbush, NY has a population of 9,050 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12061 is $110,962, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12061 is $343,800, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12061 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12061? ▼
ZIP code 12061 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 3,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12061 are: Health care and social assistance (34), Construction (32), Retail trade (30). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12061 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 12061? ▼
In ZIP code 12061, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% 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 12061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12061 is 21.4 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 12061? ▼
In ZIP code 12061, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12061 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.