ZIP Code 12069

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Fort Hunter · Montgomery County · New York

Population
256

174/sq mi

Median income
$90,179

▲ 18% vs US

higher than 73% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,700

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.8%

Median age 51.8

Land area
1.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12069 in Fort Hunter, New York has a population of 256. The median household income is $90,179, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $161,700, 42% below the US average. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12069 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Fort Hunter, Montgomery County, New York. The area is home to 256 residents, producing a population density of 174 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 12069 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12069 sits at $90,179 (2% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $48,021. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 16.3%. On housing, the median home value is $161,700 (57% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12069 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 12069 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 →

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 12069, Fort Hunter, 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

256

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

174

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12069?

51.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$90,179

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$48,021

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 39.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

143

Total Housing Units

143

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$161,700

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 12069, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,000.

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Businesses

6

Employees

$173K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 100.0%

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
12177 Tribes Hill, NY 518 0.6 mi
12070 Fort Johnson, NY 1,410 3.0 mi
12010 Amsterdam, NY 28,937 5.3 mi
12068 Fonda, NY 3,201 6.6 mi
12072 Fultonville, NY 2,890 5.9 mi
12095 Johnstown, NY 12,606 8.5 mi
12025 Broadalbin, NY 5,505 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12069 in?
ZIP code 12069 (Fort Hunter) 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 12069?
ZIP code 12069 in Fort Hunter, NY has a population of 256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12069?
The median household income in ZIP 12069 is $90,179, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12069?
The median home value in ZIP 12069 is $161,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12069 is White at 92.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12069?
ZIP code 12069 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12069?
In ZIP code 12069, 39.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Fort Hunter, 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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